AP/AR Supervisor

About the role

Morton Industries LLC is seeking an AP/AR Supervisor to oversee the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) teams. This role reports directly to the Controller and plays a crucial part in driving continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the AP and AR teams, ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions.
• Delegate and balance workload between the AP and AR teams based on volume, deadlines, and staff capacity.
• Serve as the first-level point of contact for resolving issues, discrepancies, and escalations raised by the AP and AR teams.
• Aid in collections of accounts receivable, including following up on past-due accounts and coordinating with customers to resolve payment issues.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and on-the-job training to AP and AR staff to build team capability and consistency.
• Maintain monitoring of AP and AR aging and reporting to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas requiring attention.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP and AR processes and controls, and assist in implementing process improvements.
• Partner with the Controller in the development, documentation, and maintenance of AP/AR policies and procedures.
• Support month-end close activities related to accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: B.S. Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Relevant accounting or finance experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years' experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products, including advanced Excel knowledge.
• Experience working in manufacturing with a GL-integrated ERP system preferred.
• High level of proficiency using spreadsheet applications such as Excel, including the use of pivot tables.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities across two functional teams.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Morton Industries LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, among other things, or as a qualified individual with a disability. Equal Employment Opportunity is the law.