Accounting Manager: Lead AP/AR & Month-End Close

NorthPoint Search Group; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company matching

Flexible spending and health savings

Paid time off and employee discounts

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, and the month-end close process. This role oversees the accounting team, ensures accurate financial reporting, and strengthens internal controls while improving workflows and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, supervisory experience, and a hands-on approach to developing people and improving processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of AP, AR, GL, and month-end close.
• ERP experience; proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, approvals, vendor payments, expense recording, and discrepancy resolution.
• Manage accounts receivable activities, including billing, cash application, collections, aging reviews, and credit and collection policies.
• Lead month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and accurate financial reporting.
• Supervise and develop AP and AR team members through work assignments, quality reviews, coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Strengthen internal controls, improve accounting workflows, and partner with sales and operations to resolve billing and payment issues.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

GL Accounting

Month-end Close

ERP Systems

Excel

D365 FO

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Job description

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, and the month-end close process. This role oversees the accounting team, ensures accurate financial reporting, and strengthens internal controls while improving workflows and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, supervisory experience, and a hands-on approach to developing people and improving processes.