Accounting Manager AP & AR

We are currently recruiting for an AP & AR Accounting Manager in Marietta, GA. This role is onsite 5 days – must be in a commutable range to Marietta, GA / Kennesaw, GA area. The Accounting Manager oversees high volume Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across all financial operations. This role leads both domestic and offshore team members, drives departmental KPIs, resolves escalated collection issues, and identifies opportunities for process improvement. The manager applies strong independent judgment, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities to support a high‑performing team and safeguard company financial health. 110K – 130K Base + Benefits Package Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Daily Operations: Manage AP and AR teams, including offshore staff, providing daily guidance, workload oversight, and issue escalation across department heads. Allocate team responsibilities, manage staffing needs, and lead hiring efforts when replacements or additions are required. Own departmental policies and procedures, ensuring documentation is updated and accessible across the organization. Maintain KPI performance for vendor payment timeliness, customer collections, bad debt management, and overall accuracy of financial transactions. Oversee customer credit terms, bankruptcy filings, credit holds, and order releases to mitigate company risk. Ensure timely and accurate customer and vendor setup within the ERP system. Oversee or complete reconciliations, reporting, and internal control activities to support audit requirements. Process Improvement & Cross‑Functional Partnership: Identify and implement process improvements aligned with global financial strategy, driving team adoption and operational consistency. Provide actionable reporting and insights to department leaders to support timely collections, vendor payments, and risk mitigation. Partner with Product Management, Sales, Service, and third‑party providers to ensure smooth workflows and resolution of escalated issues. Systems & Expense Management: Manage the corporate expense portal, ensuring compliance with company policy, IRS per diem limits, and system updates. Utilize ERP tools to analyze general ledger activity and support financial accuracy. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. 7+ Years of experience leading AP/AR teams and processes Experience in high volume environments within manufacturing, logistics or distribution SAP experience preferred, ERP experience required Excellent communication and presentation skills Local candidates only. This role is onsite 5 days – must be in a commutable range to Marietta, GA / Kennesaw, GA area. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bellwether Staffing Solutions