Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Supervisor

The AP/AR Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with accounting policies. This role is responsible for leading a team, managing invoice processing, customer payments, collections, and account reconciliations. The supervisor plays a critical role in developing and maintaining internal controls, driving process improvements, and ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions. Through strong leadership and attention to detail, this position supports the organization’s financial health and operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads a team of four, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of customer payments, supplier invoices, and vendor payments.  Back up support as needed.
• Oversee cash application of customer payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support the collections process by ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding balances.
• Assist in evaluating customer credit limits and terms.
• Prepare and analyze monthly AR aging reports and credit reporting for the Parent Company.
• Conduct quarterly bad debt expense analysis.
• Ensure proper coding, approval, and processing of supplier invoices and payments (checks, ACH, wires).
• Oversee vendor setup for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage monthly AP aging reconciliations and monitor open purchase orders for month-end liability.
• Reconcile monthly corporate credit card transactions and assist with annual 1099 processing.
• Continuously review and enhance AR and AP processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
• Ensure both functions comply with internal controls, company policies, and accounting standards.
• Identify opportunities for automation or system improvements to streamline workflows.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and responses.
• Serve as the escalation point for customer payment and vendor dispute resolution.
• Work closely with Sales, Purchasing, and Customer Service to ensure seamless workflows.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to the AR and AP team.
• Travel up to 5% to the Ohio facility to support an additional team member.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s in accounting, finance, or related field; relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, AAP) are a plus.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in AR, AP, or accounting, including 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership, team management, and delegation skills with the ability to track progress effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of AR/AP processes, accounting principles, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Microsoft D365 preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build relationships with vendors, customers, and internal teams.

Salary range: $69,160.46 - 103,740.70

The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.

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