An Accounts Payable or Receivable Manager manages accounting staff with specific responsibility for maintaining records of accounts payable (company expenses or bills to be paid) and accounts receivable (outstanding invoices or amounts owed to a company). Uses specialized accounting software to create account databases and financial reports.
$70,000 – $90,000 (DOE) Position Overview A growing, project-driven organization is seeking a Supervisor of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable to lead daily A/R and A/P operations. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for both execution and oversight of billing, collections, and payables processes in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings strong ERP experience, a process improvement mindset, and the ability to lead and develop a team while maintaining accuracy and efficiency in financial operations. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Process Improvement Supervise, coach, and develop A/R and A/P team members Identify and implement process improvements and automation initiatives Standardize workflows and maintain clear documentation of procedures Serve as an internal ERP systems resource for finance operations Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, operations, and project teams Accounts Receivable (Hands-On & Oversight) Oversee full project lifecycle billing, including setup, funding, invoicing, and closeout Prepare and issue complex customer invoices (milestone, T&M, fixed fee, cost-plus) Ensure billing accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with contract terms Review and approve work completed by A/R staff Manage cash application, account reconciliations, and aging analysis Oversee collections and resolve billing discrepancies Partner with internal teams to address client billing inquiries Prepare reporting on billings, aging, and collections performance Accounts Payable (Supervisory) Oversee processing of vendor invoices, expense reports, and payment cycles Ensure proper coding, approvals, and adherence to internal controls Manage vendor setup, maintenance, and issue resolution Oversee weekly payment runs (ACH/check) and annual 1099 processing Support month-end close activities related to A/P Qualifications 5+ years of progressive experience in A/R, A/P, or accounting operations Prior supervisory or team lead experience required Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience) Experience in project-based environments preferred Strong ERP system experience (e.g., Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, or similar) Proven track record of process improvement and automation High attention to detail with strong organizational skills Excellent communication and customer service skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel EB-1672573205
