Accounting Lead

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled AP/AR professional to manage day-to-day accounting functions across multiple states and internationally. The role emphasizes accuracy in vendor invoicing, cash application, and compliance with 1099 requirements while maintaining strong internal controls.

You will coordinate with finance and operations to optimize processes, prepare management reports, and drive improvements. A 1099/ERP-focused skillset is essential, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Review and approve vendor invoices for coding, accuracy, and authorization.
• Oversee payment processing by checks, ACH, and wires.
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve escalated discrepancies.
• Ensure vendor master data accuracy and compliance with 1099 reporting requirements.
• Monitor AP aging and support cash disbursement planning.
• Oversee customer invoicing processes.
• Monitor collections activity and aging reports and resolve past-due accounts.
• Review cash application and ensure proper posting of customer payments.
• Resolve billing discrepancies and disputes with internal stakeholders.
• Support credit management and evaluate customer account risk.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and present management reports on customer billing, vendor spending, savings opportunities, risks, and performance impacts.
• Reconcile AP/AR subledgers to the general ledger.
• Provide guidance and training to AP/AR clerks or junior staff.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Support AP/AR system implementations, upgrades, and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and external partners.
• Maintain confidential information and protect company assets and values.
• Achieve annually established SMART Goals

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Team collaboration

Judgment & decision making

Education

Associate's Degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

AP/AR software

Job description

• Oversee day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Review and approve vendor invoices for coding, accuracy, and authorization
• Oversee payment processing by checks, ACH, and wires
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve escalated discrepancies
• Ensure vendor master data accuracy and compliance with 1099 reporting requirements
• Monitor AP aging and support cash disbursement planning
• Oversee customer invoicing processes
• Monitor collections activity and aging reports and resolve past-due accounts
• Review cash application and ensure proper posting of customer payments
• Resolve billing discrepancies and disputes with internal stakeholders
• Support credit management and evaluate customer account risk
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and present management reports on customer billing, vendor spending, savings opportunities, risks, and performance impacts
• Reconcile AP/AR subledgers to the general ledger
• Provide guidance and training to AP/AR clerks or junior staff
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Support AP/AR system implementations, upgrades, and automation initiatives
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and external partners
• Maintain confidential information and protect company assets and values
• Achieve annually established SMART Goals

Requirements

• Minimum of an associate’s degree in accounting
• Knowledge of an ERP system
• Ability to make judgment decisions where several courses of action are present
• Ability to interpret and explain financial procedures and policies
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and write business reports, technical procedures, and accounting entries
• Ability to manage multiple large projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Professional communication and excellent phone etiquette
• Intermediate computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Knowledge of general office duties and equipment
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures as applied to examining and processing accounts payable
• Ability to work across multiple states and internationally in a changing, complex environment
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision
• Unquestionable integrity
• Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test
• MVR if applicable to the position
• E-Verify

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in accounts payable and receivable management, including vendor invoice processing, cash application, and compliance with 1099 reporting. Proficient in financial reporting, process improvement, and ERP systems, with strong communication and project management skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Accounts Payable Management
• Accounts Receivable Management
• ERP System Knowledge
• Financial Reporting
• Process Improvement

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Vendor Invoice Processing
• Cash Application
• Accounts Payable Procedures
• Accounts Receivable Procedures
• Financial Analysis
• Data Reconciliation
• Project Management
• 1099 Reporting
• Billing Discrepancy Resolution
• Customer Account Risk Evaluation

Soft Skills

• Excellent Written Communication
• Excellent Oral Communication
• Professional Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Judgment Decision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Accounting
• Pre-Employment Criminal Background Check
• Pre-Employment Drug Test
• MVR if Applicable

Industry Keywords

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Vendor Management
• Cash Disbursement Planning
• Financial Procedures
• Compliance
• General Ledger
• SMART Goals
• Office Duties
• E-Verify

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office Word
• MS Office Outlook
• MS Office Excel
• AP/AR Systems