Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accounts Receivable (AR):
• Oversee the AR function, ensuring timely and accurate collection appliances.
• Make collection calls in coordination with unit managers to ensure accounts remain current and invoices are paid according to terms.
• Oversee the resolution of complex billing and collection issues with customers.
• Coordinate with other departments, such as Sales, Customer Service, and Finance, to ensure alignment and effective communication regarding AR activities.
• Notify Business Unit Managers of significant AR issues, such as accounts aged past 60 days or major discrepancies.
• Monitor AR activities and workflows to ensure efficiency and compliance with company policies.


• Accounts Payable (AP):
• Manage the AP process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
• Review and approve payment runs, ensuring appropriate documentation and authorization.
• Supervise the AP team to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, and payments.
• Prepare and review AP aging reports, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Oversee the resolution of complex issues with vendors and employees related to invoices, payments, and expense reports.
• Assist in the development and execution of AP strategies to support the company’s financial goals.
• Manage AP-related projects and initiatives as needed.


• Payroll:
• Supervise payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely payment of wages.
• Review and approve payroll files, ensuring staff monthly payroll is accurate.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws and payroll tax regulations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements in all payroll activities.
• Prepare and review payroll reports, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Analyze payroll data to identify trends, potential issues, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Assist in the development and execution of payroll strategies to support the company’s financial goals.
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• Operational Treasury:
• Oversee daily cash management activities, including cash flow forecasting and monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies related to cash handling.
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• Compliance and Reporting:
• Oversee daily cash management activities, including cash flow forecasting and monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies related to cash handling.
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• Collaborate on Budgeting and Forecasting:
• Oversee daily cash management activities, including cash flow forecasting and monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies related to cash handling.
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• Team Management:
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, providing relevant training guidance and support.
• Conduct performance evaluations and identify training needs.
• Set performance goals and KPIs for the team, monitor progress towards these targets.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
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• Process Improvement:
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, providing relevant training guidance and support.
• Conduct performance evaluations and identify training needs.
• Set performance goals and KPIs for the team, monitor progress towards these targets.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Master’s degree (Accountancy or MBA) and/or CPA preferred


• Skills:
• Proven experience in accounting practices.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experienced with Microsoft Office programs, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Familiar with electronic accounting systems, preferably JD Edwards Enterprise One.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Problem-solving, conflict management and decision-making skills.
• Self-motivated, flexible, team player
• Tenacity and willingness to investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Direct Reports:

• AP Specialist(s)
• AR Specialist(s)
• Payroll Specialist(s)