AP​/AR Supervisor

AP/AR Supervisor

Reporting to the Controller, the AP/AR Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) teams for Morton Industries LLC and its subsidiaries. This role serves as the first point of contact for problem resolution within the AP and AR teams, coordinates and delegates workload across both functions, assists in collections of past-due AR accounts, and partners with the Controller to drive continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions.
• Delegate and balance workload between the AP and AR teams based on volume, deadlines, and staff capacity.
• Serve as the first-level point of contact for resolving issues, discrepancies, and escalations raised by the AP and AR teams.
• Assist in collections of accounts receivable, including following up on past-due accounts and coordinating with customers to resolve payment issues.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and on-the-job training to AP and AR staff to build team capability and consistency.
• Monitor AP and AR aging and reporting to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas requiring attention.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP and AR processes and controls, and assist in implementing process improvements.
• Partner with the Controller in the development, documentation, and maintenance of AP/AR policies and procedures.
• Support month-end close activities related to accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• All other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Competencies to perform the job successfully include:

• Leadership
• Organized
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Technical Skills
• Customer Service
• Interpersonal Skills
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Teamwork
• Ethics
• Organizational Support
• Motivation
• Professionalism
• Quality
• Quantity
• Safety and Security
• Attendance/Punctuality
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Innovation

This position directs the day-to-day work of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, including assigning and prioritizing tasks and serving as the first-level resource for questions and problem resolution. This role does not have formal supervisory authority (e.g., hiring, termination, or formal performance reviews); those responsibilities remain with the Controller.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position primarily works in an office environment with a moderate noise level. The employee may occasionally be exposed to the plant floor, where conditions can include dirty or oily surfaces, moving mechanical parts, and higher noise levels.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Position type is full time with travel less than 10%.

Preferred education and experience include a B.S. Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Non-related degrees may be considered with relevant accounting or finance experience. Three or more years' experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products, including advanced Excel knowledge. Experience working in manufacturing with a GL-integrated ERP system preferred.

Additional eligibility qualifications include high level of proficiency using spreadsheet applications such as Excel, including the use of pivot tables. Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities across two functional teams.

In order to perform this job the employee must meet all Company attendance requirements. The ability to continuously practice safe habits in the workplace while following all policies and procedures related to health and safety is required.

Morton Industries LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,…