Accounting Manager

Description: Position Summary The Accounting Manager is a hands-on operational leader responsible for supervising daily Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Treasury activities. The role ensures accurate transaction processing, timely collections and payments, reliable cash visibility, effective reconciliations and strong internal controls. The position manages accounting staff and escalates material financial matters to the VP of Finance. Accounts Payable Supervise end-to-end vendor invoice processing, purchase order matching, expense coding, approval workflows and payment scheduling. Review AP aging, vendor statements, disputed invoices and reconciliations; resolve escalated issues. Maintain controls over vendor onboarding, bank detail changes, payment authorization and segregation of duties. Oversee and maintain Factura, NetSuite, BILL and invoice-processing workflows; improve accuracy and efficiency. Accounts Receivable Supervise AR Manger Monitor invoicing, cash application, customer reconciliations, collections and resolution of deductions or chargebacks. Monitor AR aging, past-due accounts, credit exposure and collection performance; coordinate with Sales and Customer Service. Administer approved credit terms and ensure proper authorization of credit memos, write-offs and adjustments. Supervise approval of grocery channel chargebacks, monitor chargeback posting clearance and end of month accruals. Oversee NetSuite and Versapay workflows and escalate material exposures. Treasury and Cash Management Monitor daily bank balances, deposits, disbursements and liquidity; prepare short-term cash forecasts. Coordinate payment priorities and anticipated customer collections with AP and AR teams. Perform bank reconciliations, ACH and wire processing, and investigation of unusual transactions. Enforce banking access, dual approval and fraud prevention controls; escalate exceptions promptly. Accounting Operations and Internal Controls Ensure accurate posting in NetSuite and adherence to US GAAP and/or company management accounting policies. Own timely completion of AP, AR, cash and related balance-sheet reconciliations for month-end close. Review journal entries and reconciliations within delegated authority and maintain audit-ready documentation. Document SOPs, enforce segregation of duties and support audits and system improvements. Prospect for a sizeable Cost Accounting element within the role. Requirements: Team Leadership and Reporting Supervise on-site and remote accounting staff; assign workloads, coach staff and evaluate performance. Track operational KPIs for AP, AR, treasury, reconciliation timeliness and processing quality. Provide concise status reporting and exception escalation to the VP of Finance. Partner with Procurement, Operations, Sales, Customer Service and Information Systems to improve workflows. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CMA, CGMA, FPAC, CIA or CPA 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2–3 years supervising staff. Demonstrated experience leading AP, AR and cash management functions; strong US GAAP and internal-control knowledge. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems; NetSuite preferred. Experience with BILL and Versapay advantageous. Experience in manufacturing, CPG, wholesale distribution or multi-entity environments preferred. Strong communication, prioritization, problem-solving and people-management skills. Performance Measures AP processing accuracy and timeliness; AR collections and aging; cash forecast quality; bank reconciliation completion; month-end close deadlines; control compliance; staff productivity and process improvement. Authority and Accountability The Accounting Manager manages daily accounting operations within approved policies and delegated authority. Material credit decisions, significant write-offs, exceptional payments and changes to banking authority require approval from the VP of Finance or …

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