AP/AR Manager

Jobtailor; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead global AP/AR processes from its US headquarters. The role emphasizes cross‑functional automation, SOX controls, and monthly closings while partnering with finance, systems, and accounting teams.

You will drive cash forecasting, vendor negotiations, and reporting of key metrics to senior management, with responsibility for remote/international team leadership and process improvements.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years in a similar multi-location role.
• Experience with SAP and MS Office applications.
• Strong problem solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience managing remote or international teams.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic environments.
• Excellent communication skills and translating requirements into action.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle global accounts payable processes and weekly disbursements.
• Lead AR/AP process automation projects with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Develop KPI reports and operational/financial metrics.
• Maintain internal controls for A/P and A/R and participate in audits.
• Support cash forecasting and working capital management.
• Collaborate with other departments on status and dispute resolution.
• Manage credit and collection activities to optimize DSO.
• Provide management with visibility on critical issues.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Education

BS/BA in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

MS Office

SFDC

Concur

Document capture apps

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full‑cycle global accounts payable process.
• Oversees and assists with the global day‑to‑day full‑cycle accounts payable operations and weekly disbursements, providing immediate visibility to senior management on critical issues.
• Employee expense administration under Concur and Amex corporate cards management.
• Reviews and provides guidance for accounts payable transactions to ensure timely and accurate reporting for all vendor invoices.
• Reviews accounts payable aging reports to ensure vendor accounts are reconciled and all payments and credits have been identified and processed.
• Lead both accounts payable and receivable process automation projects, collaborating with systems, data and accounting teams.
• Oversee month‑end closing process including the preparation and review of journal entries under your responsibilities, complete all assigned close tasks, and prepare balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Develop reporting KPI, including operational and financial metrics.
• Recommend changes to accounting processes, including documenting and maintaining accounting procedures to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Verify that all cash has been applied and both subledgers are able to be closed.
• Ensure all internal controls related to A/P and A/R are working effectively and adhered to.
• Participate in cash forecasting and working capital management.
• Manage the credit and collection team to optimize DSO and minimize global credit risk.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with multiple departments on customer status and dispute resolution.
• Perform and review key SOX controls within assigned areas and ensure timely remediation of identified control deficiencies.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audit activities, including preparing requested documentation, responding to audit inquiries, and implementing corrective action plans as needed.

Requirements

• BS. / B.A. in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution
• 5+ years of related experience in a similar role at an organization with multiple locations
• 3+ years of experience with SAP and MS Office applications
• Proven results with structured problem solving and continuous improvement
• SAP Power user
• Previous experience managing remote and/or international teams
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and sometimes ambiguous environment
• Highly analytical and detail oriented
• Strong communication skills - ability to translate business requirements into action plans
• Prior experience using SaaS applications for workflow approvals such as SFDC and Concur
• Prior experience using documents capture applications