Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing and leading the company’s day-to-day accounting operations, with a primary focus on accounts receivable, collections, cash flow, and financial reporting. This role is a hands‑on position in a mid‑sized, privately owned manufacturing environment. It will support leadership with timely financial information (in accordance with US GAAP), customer billing, collections, and month‑end & year‑end close activities. Additionally, this role will coordinate audit requests and serve as a primary liaison with external auditors, assist in the implementation and monitoring of internal controls, and serve as a key accounting representative in ERP implementations, optimization, and testing activities. Duties and Responsibilities Oversee general accounting functions as needed, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month‑end close. Lead monthly and year‑end financial reporting, AR aging analysis, and cash flow reporting for management. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within accounting, AR, cash applications, and financial reporting processes. Support inventory, cost, and manufacturing‑related accounting processes, as needed. Establish and maintain accounting controls and procedures to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Oversee Accounts Receivable functions, including invoicing, cash application, collections, customer account reconciliation, and aging review. Monitor customer credit terms and payment behavior to reduce delinquent balances and minimize bad debt. Work closely with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve billing discrepancies, pricing issues, shipping questions, and deduction disputes. Ensure customer invoices are accurate and on time and aligned with orders, shipments, and contract terms. Implement a process to ensure follow‑up on past‑due accounts using professional and consistent collection efforts. Maintain accurate AR records, customer files, and documentation for billing support, payment history, and dispute resolution. Develop and document accounting policies, workflows, and standard operating procedures. Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting and reporting processes. Serve as a key point of contact for ERP, banking, external accountants, and internal leadership on accounting matters. Identify and implement opportunities to automate manual accounting and reporting processes. Perform additional duties and projects assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives. Required Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required. 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with strong accounts receivable and collections experience. Supervisory experience preferred Strong client onboarding and collection experience Manufacturing experience preferred. Proficiency in accounting software; Epicor preferred and Microsoft Excel. Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and follow‑up skills. Comfort working directly with customers to resolve payment and invoice issues. Ability to work independently in a small‑company environment and manage multiple priorities. Physical Requirements On‑site role in a manufacturing environment (mix of office and production floor). Frequent interaction with operations, shipping, sales, and leadership teams. May require occasional visits to the production floor and may occasionally lift or move boxes of materials up to 25–30 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation. What We Offer Opportunity to influence and improve accounting operations in a growing manufacturing company. Exposure to executive leadership and strategic initiatives. Participation in the ERP modernization and process transformation projects. Career growth opportunities for senior accounting and financial leadership roles. 401(k) with company matching Collaborative, family‑oriented culture with a proud legacy and innovative vision #J-18808-Ljbffr