Accounting Operations Lead: AP/AR & Process Improvement

London Approach; Willistown Township (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

London Approach is seeking an Accounting Operations Manager in Paoli, PA, onsite. The role leads day-to-day AP/AR operations, cash application, and reconciliations while driving process improvements and stronger internal controls.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in accounting, hands-on AP/AR expertise, and experience guiding a team. This role collaborates with Finance leadership to optimize workflows and ensure accurate period closings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong AP/AR.
• 2+ years of experience managing accounting operations, processes, or an accounting team.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
• Experience with reconciliations, aging reports, cash application, collections, invoicing, and payment processing.
• Proven experience improving accounting processes and implementing operational efficiencies.
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems and ERP platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills, PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily AP and AR operations, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Manage the full AP cycle including invoice processing, purchase orders, approvals, vendor maintenance, payment processing, and vendor reconciliations.
• Oversee AR activities including invoicing, cash application, payment posting, account reconciliations, collections, and aging management.
• Monitor AP and AR aging reports and address outstanding balances, discrepancies, and payment issues.
• Review and approve invoices, credit memos, adjustments, payments, and other accounting transactions.
• Lead, train, and support AP/AR staff while providing guidance on processes, systems, and issue resolution.
• Partner with internal departments to resolve billing, purchasing, payment, and customer account issues.
• Assist with audits by providing supporting documentation, reconciliations, reports, and transaction detail.

Skills

AP/AR expertise

Attention to detail

Process ownership

Staff leadership

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

ERP platforms

Job description

London Approach is seeking an Accounting Operations Manager in Paoli, PA, onsite. The role leads day-to-day AP/AR operations, cash application, and reconciliations while driving process improvements and stronger internal controls.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in accounting, hands-on AP/AR expertise, and experience guiding a team. This role collaborates with Finance leadership to optimize workflows and ensure accurate period closings.