The Accounting Manager AP/AR is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the companys Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations across multiple business units and location
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the end-to-end AP/AR functions ensuring accuracy timeliness and operational excellence.
- Supervise and mentor an AP/AR team fostering a high-performance culture focused on collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.
- Oversee invoice processing vendor payments customer billing cash applications collections and aging analysis across multiple entities and regions.
- Develop implement and maintain best-in-class policies procedures and internal controls to enhance compliance scalability and efficiency.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement Operations Merchandising and Finance teams to optimize procure-to-pay and order-to-cash cycles.
- Analyze and forecast cash flow impacts from AP/AR activities and support treasury management initiatives.
- Prepare and present regular AP/AR reporting packages KPIs and variance analyses to senior finance leadership.
- Ensure timely month-end and year-end close activities related to AP/AR including reconciliations accruals and audit support.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors customers financial partners and external auditors.
- Stay current with evolving accounting standards regulatory requirements and industry best practices to recommend strategic enhancements.
- Participate in broader finance initiatives including system upgrades M&A integrations and operational scaling projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
- 8 years of progressive accounting experience with substantial focus on AP/AR operations.
- Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese is preferred.
- Proven experience in managing accounting teams in a high-volume multi-location or multi-entity environment.
- Deep understanding of GAAP internal controls cash management and operational accounting best practices.
- Hands-on experience with ERP platforms such as SAP Oracle NetSuite or similar enterprise systems.
- Proven track record of leading process improvement initiatives and implementing automation within accounting operations.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a proactive solutions-oriented approach.
- Excellent leadership communication negotiation and interpersonal skills across diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets; ability to work with large data sets and financial models.
- Ability to manage competing priorities complex projects and deadlines in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage a team.
- Experience in retail or supply chain industries is a plus.
Benefits:
- Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance.
- 401 (k) Retirement Saving Plan with 4% Company Match.
- Long-Term Services Award.
- Employee Discount.
- Paid Time Off.
Many of our job openings can be viewed at Experience:
Manager
The Accounting Manager AP/AR is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the companys Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations across multiple business units and locationResponsibilities:Lead and manage the end-to-end AP/AR functions ensuring accuracy timeliness and operational excellen...
The Accounting Manager AP/AR is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the companys Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations across multiple business units and location
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the end-to-end AP/AR functions ensuring accuracy timeliness and operational excellence.
- Supervise and mentor an AP/AR team fostering a high-performance culture focused on collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.
- Oversee invoice processing vendor payments customer billing cash applications collections and aging analysis across multiple entities and regions.
- Develop implement and maintain best-in-class policies procedures and internal controls to enhance compliance scalability and efficiency.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement Operations Merchandising and Finance teams to optimize procure-to-pay and order-to-cash cycles.
- Analyze and forecast cash flow impacts from AP/AR activities and support treasury management initiatives.
- Prepare and present regular AP/AR reporting packages KPIs and variance analyses to senior finance leadership.
- Ensure timely month-end and year-end close activities related to AP/AR including reconciliations accruals and audit support.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors customers financial partners and external auditors.
- Stay current with evolving accounting standards regulatory requirements and industry best practices to recommend strategic enhancements.
- Participate in broader finance initiatives including system upgrades M&A integrations and operational scaling projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
- 8 years of progressive accounting experience with substantial focus on AP/AR operations.
- Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese is preferred.
- Proven experience in managing accounting teams in a high-volume multi-location or multi-entity environment.
- Deep understanding of GAAP internal controls cash management and operational accounting best practices.
- Hands-on experience with ERP platforms such as SAP Oracle NetSuite or similar enterprise systems.
- Proven track record of leading process improvement initiatives and implementing automation within accounting operations.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a proactive solutions-oriented approach.
- Excellent leadership communication negotiation and interpersonal skills across diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets; ability to work with large data sets and financial models.
- Ability to manage competing priorities complex projects and deadlines in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage a team.
- Experience in retail or supply chain industries is a plus.
Benefits:
- Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance.
- 401 (k) Retirement Saving Plan with 4% Company Match.
- Long-Term Services Award.
- Employee Discount.
- Paid Time Off.
Many of our job openings can be viewed at Experience:
Manager
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