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Accounting Manager at Arkansas Talent Group Accounting Manager at Arkansas Talent Group in Sweet Home, Arkansas Posted in about 14 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with a very large organization in Central Arkansas to find an experienced Accounting Manager to lead its accounts payable function. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing a high-volume, complex A/P operation, managing a team, strengthening processes and controls, and partnering across the organization to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounts payable leadership experience within a mid-to-large organization. Candidates currently serving as A/P Managers or Supervisors are encouraged to apply, as are Accounting Managers or Controllers who have directly managed a sizable A/P team and maintained significant oversight of the A/P function.

Key responsibilities:

Oversee the full accounts payable lifecycle, including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor setup, account reconciliations, and issue resolution Lead and develop a team of A/P professionals, including workload management, training, coaching, and performance management Oversee vendor payments via check, ACH, wire, and virtual card while ensuring appropriate approvals and controls Reconcile the A/P subledger to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting Oversee employee expense reports, corporate card transactions, and travel reimbursements Maintain vendor master data and ensure appropriate documentation, tax forms, payment terms, and controls Prepare and analyze A/P reporting, including aging, cash flow projections, payment volumes, and key performance indicators Maintain and strengthen internal controls, segregation of duties, audit documentation, and compliance with GAAP and applicable SOX requirements Partner with Accounting, Treasury, Procurement, HR, IT, and business units to resolve issues and improve processes Support year-end audits, vendor reconciliations, and 1099 reporting Identify and implement opportunities for automation and process improvement Oversee vendor inquiries and escalated billing or payment issues Support timely and accurate month-end close activities, including accruals, prepayments, and related A/P entries

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or commensurate work experience 3+ years of accounts payable management or supervisory experience required; 5+ years preferred Experience leading an AP function within a mid-to-large organization, including direct supervision of a team of approximately 5 or more A/P professionals Candidates from broader Accounting Manager or Controller backgrounds will also be considered if they have significant hands-on oversight of accounts payable and experience managing a sizable A/P team Strong understanding of high-volume A/P processes, general ledger reconciliations, month-end close, internal controls, and GAAP Experience with ERP and A/P systems; Workday strongly preferred, with Oracle, SAP, or similar enterprise systems also highly valued Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, multiple workbooks, and large data sets Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across departments and manage vendor relationships Experience improving A/P processes, implementing automation, or increasing efficiency within a high-volume environment strongly preferred Experience with SOX controls and compliance within a complex organization preferred This is an onsite role. Candidate must reside locally or be willing to relocate.

Perks:

Strong Base Salary Terrific Benefits and ample PTO Policy 401k Matching to 5% High visibility role within Finance leadership Normal 40-hour work week with laid-back atmosphere and tenured team Please directly apply or reach out to Jennifer Thompson via Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Permanent Placement Recruitment Firm; all considerations will be held confidential.