Accounting Operations Manager

Accounting Operations Manager Position Summary

The Accounting Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring accurate, timely, and efficient processing of transactions. This role manages daily accounting operations related to billing, collections, vendor payments, and cash application while strengthening internal controls and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and experienced in managing accounting teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payment disbursement
• Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments
• Oversee vendor onboarding and maintain vendor master data integrity
• Monitor AP aging and manage cash flow considerations
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls

• Oversee billing, invoicing, and revenue processing
• Manage cash application and account reconciliations
• Monitor AR aging and lead collections efforts
• Partner with sales and operations to resolve billing discrepancies
• Analyze DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) and implement strategies to improve cash flow

• Supervise, mentor, and develop AP and AR staff
• Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching
• Allocate workload and ensure cross-training within the team

• Evaluate and improve accounting workflows and automation opportunities
• Maintain and enhance internal controls related to payables and receivables
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company financial policies
• Support audit requests and documentation preparation

• Prepare monthly AP and AR reports and metrics
• Reconcile subledgers to the general ledger
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Provide cash flow forecasting support

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in AP/AR or accounting operations
• 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Net Suite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

$80,000 - $100,000 a year