Accounts Payable / Receivable Manager

A manufacturing company located in New Jersey is actively seeking a hardworking and diligent professional to join their staff as their new Accounts Payable / Receivable Manager. In this role, the Accounts Payable / Receivable Manager will contribute to the development of the shared services group, while always searching for process improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

The Accounts Payable / Receivable Manager will:

• Ensure compliance with all accounting and financial policies, practices, procedures, and initiatives
• Submit all financial transactions, transmissions, and reporting on a timely and accurate basis
• Oversee all payment transactions such as ACH, wires, and paper checks
• Oversee data entry, validation, and processing of various types of invoices like general overhead, subcontractor, and employee travel reimbursements
• Manage all 1099 tax relate matters and yearly filing to state and federal agency
• Assist with all internal & external audit activity including planning, preparation, and data gathering
• Prepare reports of regular intervals (weekly, monthly, quarterly) making forecasts on payment flow
• Direct the AR team to meet or exceed key performance indicators
• Identify and implement any needed procedures to help maintain a streamlined, efficient organization
• Manage new projects and client practices to ensure success in meeting objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 5+ years of accounting, accounts receivables, and accounts payable experience
• Experience in invoicing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable best practices
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills including root cause analysis
• Prior experience in cash management (collections, account reconciliations, payment processing)
• Prior experience in collections
• Experience with accounting ERP systems
• Working knowledge of Excel and Word programs including basic formulas and functions.
• Proven ability to motivate and lead others to achieve a task and goal
• Strong communication skills
• Exceptional supervisory skills

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