AR / AP Manager

Full-time, on-site position in Darien, CT.

About the role

A growing distribution company is seeking a motivated and experienced AR & AP Manager to join its accounting team. This position reports to the VP of Finance and plays a key role in supporting daily accounting operations. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong desire to learn, succeed, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable Management
  • Oversee the full-cycle accounts payable process, including vendor onboarding, invoice review, approval workflows, payment processing, and reconciliations.
  • Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments while maintaining strong internal controls.
  • Manage cash disbursements and optimize payment schedules.
  • Resolve vendor discrepancies and monitor AP aging to improve payment efficiency.
• Accounts Receivable Management
  • Manage the full accounts receivable cycle, including invoicing, collections, cash application, credit management, and reconciliations.
  • Monitor AR aging and drive collection efforts to improve DSO.
  • Partner with Sales and Operations teams to resolve customer billing issues.
  • Administer credit reviews and customer credit policies.
  • Prepare collection forecasts and recommend strategies to reduce bad debt exposure.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Develop and distribute AP, AR, collections, aging, and KPI reports.
  • Build financial dashboards and reporting tools within NetSuite.
  • Analyze payment trends, collection performance, and working capital metrics.
  • Support monthly and annual close processes through timely reconciliations and accurate reporting.
• NetSuite Administration & Process Improvement
  • Serve as the primary business owner of NetSuite AP and AR functions.
  • Build and maintain dashboards, saved searches, KPIs, reports, and automated workflows.
  • Lead system enhancements, integrations, and automation initiatives.
  • Coordinate business requirements, user acceptance testing (UAT), and implementation support.
• Internal Controls & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and reduce operational risk.
  • Support other accounting initiatives and special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 4+ years of related accounting experience.
• Understanding of inventory, sales order, and purchase order processes.
• NetSuite experience preferred, not required.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

Skills

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.