Accounting Manager: AP/AR Lead & Process Improvements

Conexus; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Conexus is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the day-to-day accounting operations with a strong emphasis on AP and AR and to strengthen processes within a growing organization.

The role partners with the Controller and business leaders to implement controls, improve transactional accounting, and drive timely financial reporting. You will manage AP/AR staff, support audits, and oversee month-end close with a hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• CPG experience in food, consumer products, manufacturing or distribution.
• Hands-on accounting operations overseeing AP, AR, GL, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Proven track record in managing and developing accounting staff, especially AP/AR.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including AP, AR, GL, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Directly manage, train, and develop the AP and AR teams.
• Establish stronger review procedures and quality-control standards across transactional accounting.
• Review AP activity to identify duplicate invoices, missing documentation, vendor posting errors, and past-due invoices.
• Improve vendor communication and ensure outstanding invoices are addressed.
• Partner with Procurement to improve invoice approvals and payment processes.
• Review AR aging, cash application, invoicing, and collections activity.
• Support the Controller with month-end close and financial statements.
• Review journal entries and account reconciliations and resolve issues.
• Strengthen accounting policies, procedures, documentation, and internal controls.
• Establish clear performance expectations across the accounting team.
• Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations, Sales, and other departments.
• Support audits, financial reporting, system initiatives, and special projects.

Skills

Accounting operations

AP & AR management

Staff development

GAAP knowledge

Consolidations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Conexus is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the day-to-day accounting operations with a strong emphasis on AP and AR and to strengthen processes within a growing organization.

The role partners with the Controller and business leaders to implement controls, improve transactional accounting, and drive timely financial reporting. You will manage AP/AR staff, support audits, and oversee month-end close with a hands-on approach.