Accounting Operations Manager: Automation & Controls

Associated Wholesale Grocers; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Associated Wholesale Grocers in Kansas City, KS is seeking an Accounting Manager II to lead the accounting operations, including payables, receivables, and dispute management. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on process improvement in a hybrid work model at our AWG Support Center Accounting.

The ideal candidate has a solid accounting background, advanced Excel skills, and proven ability to drive automation, mentor supervisors, and collaborate with IT to ensure on‑time, on‑budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Strong attention to detail with high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance multiple deadlines.
• Experience with PeopleSoft or ERP systems and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable, Vendor Accounts Receivable, and Case Dispute Management.
• Lead and develop functional supervisors; promote accountability.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure balanced workloads across sub-departments.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement automated processes.
• Collaborate with IT to triage issues and deploy solutions on time.
• Strengthen internal controls and prevent fraud.
• Provide operational insights and financial reporting to leadership.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Leadership / team management

Process improvement

System triage with IT

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related business field

Tools

PeopleSoft

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associated Wholesale Grocers in Kansas City, KS is seeking an Accounting Manager II to lead the accounting operations, including payables, receivables, and dispute management. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on process improvement in a hybrid work model at our AWG Support Center Accounting.

The ideal candidate has a solid accounting background, advanced Excel skills, and proven ability to drive automation, mentor supervisors, and collaborate with IT to ensure on‑time, on‑budget