Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Supervisor

Job Description Summary:

The Accounts Receivable (AR) /Accounts Payable (AP) Supervisor leads the AP/AR team with 3-4 direct reports. The supervisor oversees cash application, AR aging, collection of AR, vendor invoice processing and payment. The supervisor is also responsible for implementing process improvements, optimizing technology, and training and developing the team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides daily supervision and support of AR and AP team.
• Acts as subject matter expert and leads problem-solving for AR/AP issues.
• Effectively collaborates with plant finance and sales teams to resolve issues.
• Works with AR team to reduce aged balances; escalates past dues as necessary.
• Supports vendor invoice and payment processing (Wire/ACH/Manual Checks).
• Assists with new vendor set up and manages 1099 reporting.
• Communicates effectively with customers, vendors, and internal personnel.
• Monitors the team’s workflow and assists where needed.
• Assists with goals and performance reviews for AP/AR team members.
• Onboards and trains new hires; continues to develop current team members.
• Assists with internal and external audit requests.
• Provides support for upcoming AP automation project.
• Performs adhoc analysis and projects as requested.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounts receivable/payable
• Prior supervisory experience in accounts receivable/payable required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field preferred
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, general ledger, and financial reporting systems is required.
• Experience with Lockbox receipt administration preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required
• Intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency is preferred
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• High standards of personal and professional integrity

Working Environment and Conditions:

• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• Non-regular work hours may be required.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  
• This position requires working in an office environment.