Responsibilities

• Supervise staff under accounting department
• Assign, review, and monitor daily tasks for the AP and AR teams to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, collections, and receipts.
• Provide ongoing guidance and support to accounting staff, conducting performance reviews and managing team development.
• Oversee the resolution of any AP/AR discrepancies, and ensure proper follow-up with vendors and customers.
• Supervise the processing of vendor invoices, ensuring they are accurate, properly coded, and paid on time.
• Ensure that all payments are made according to the company’s payment terms and that vendor relationships are maintained effectively.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and ensure timely month-end closing.
• Coordinate with procurement and other departments to resolve any issues related to vendor payments or purchase orders.
• Oversee the timely and accurate invoicing of customers, ensuring that accounts are up-to-date and all outstanding balances are appropriately collected.
• Monitor AR aging reports, follow up on overdue accounts, and collaborate with sales teams to resolve any payment disputes.
• Ensure proper posting of cash receipts, customer payments, and adjustments in the accounting system.
• Work with the collections team to improve AR turnover and cash flow management.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy in AP and AR balances.
• Ensure that all AP and AR accounts are reconciled and any discrepancies are resolved during month-end close.
• Assist in reviewing balance sheets and income statements, particularly focusing on AP/AR-related entries.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and legal/regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud, particularly in AP and AR processes.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations related to AP/AR transactions and controls.
• Identify opportunities to streamline AP and AR processes, improving efficiency, accuracy, and cash flow.
• Implement best practices for the handling of vendor and customer transactions to ensure smooth operations.
• Partner with other departments (e.g., Sales, Procurement, Operations) to ensure seamless coordination between the accounting department and other business functions.
• Knowledgeable with SAP is a plus

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Supervisory experience in accounting (especially AP/AR).
• Hands-on experience with invoice processing, collections, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.
• Ability to lead and coach accounting staff.
• Analytical skills for resolving discrepancies and reviewing financial statements.
• Familiarity with internal controls, compliance, and audit support.
• SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to coordinate across departments (Sales, Procurement, Operations).