AP/AR Supervisor

Morton Industries; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton Industries LLC is seeking an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operations of AP and AR teams. You will coordinate workloads, resolve issues, assist in collections, and drive process improvements across the accounting functions.

You will mentor staff, ensure timely processing, and support month-end close while maintaining strong controls and accuracy in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years' experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of AP and AR teams; ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Balance workload between AP and AR teams based on volume and deadlines.
• Assist in collections of past-due accounts and coordinate with customers to resolve issues.
• Provide coaching and training to AP/AR staff to build team capability.
• Support month-end close activities for AP/AR.

Skills

Leadership

Organized

Problem Solving

Project Management

Technical Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Dependability

Education

B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Job description

Join the best team around!

Over the past 80 years, Morton Industries has built a reputation for excellence in tube, sheet, and enclosure fabrication. From supplying established off highway OEMs to brand new startups and everything in-between across the globe, your expertise makes a mark on history.

With 6 facilities across the United States to better serve our customers, we maintain a consistent culture of team success. As a part of Morton Industries, you will be a part of a highly valued team of experts with limitless opportunity. Our professional authenticity drives our unique dedication to ongoing improvement of our people, valuing both your needs and the needs of our customers.

Summary

Reporting to the Controller, the AP/AR Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) teams for Morton Industries LLC and its subsidiaries. This role serves as the first point of contact for problem resolution within the AP and AR teams, coordinates and delegates workload across both functions, assists in collections of past-due AR accounts, and partners with the Controller to drive continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls.

Essential Functions

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions.
• Delegate and balance workload between the AP and AR teams based on volume, deadlines, and staff capacity.
• Serve as the first-level point of contact for resolving issues, discrepancies, and escalations raised by the AP and AR teams.
• Assist in collections of accounts receivable, including following up on past-due accounts and coordinating with customers to resolve payment issues.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and on-the-job training to AP and AR staff to build team capability and consistency.
• Monitor AP and AR aging and reporting to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas requiring attention.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP and AR processes and controls, and assist in implementing process improvements.
• Partner with the Controller in the development, documentation, and maintenance of AP/AR policies and procedures.
• Support month-end close activities related to accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• All other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCY

To performance the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Leadership - Provides guidance and direction to team members; delegates work assignments effectively.

Organized - Ability to work in an organized manner, balancing several tasks and priorities across two teams simultaneously.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations.

Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time.

Technical Skills - Shares expertise with others; stays current on accounting practices and systems.

Customer Service - Responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality.

Verbal Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.

Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.

Professionalism - Accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work and the work of others to ensure quality.

Quantity - Completes work in a timely manner.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position directs the day-to-day work of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, including assigning and prioritizing tasks and serving as the first-level resource for questions and problem resolution. This role does not have formal supervisory authority (e.g., hiring, termination, or formal performance reviews); those responsibilities remain with the Controller.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position primarily works in an office environment with a moderate noise level. The employee may occasionally be exposed to the plant floor, where conditions can include dirty or oily surfaces, moving mechanical parts, and higher noise levels.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

POSITION TYPE

Full time

TRAVEL

<10%

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Non-related degrees may be considered with relevant accounting or finance experience.
• 3+ years' experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products, including advanced Excel knowledge.
• Experience working in manufacturing with a GL-integrated ERP system preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

High level of proficiency using spreadsheet applications such as Excel, including the use of pivot tables. Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities across two functional teams.

ATTENDANCE

In order to perform this job the employee must meet all Company attendance requirements.

SAFETY

The ability to continuously practice safe habits in the workplace while following all policies and procedures related to health and safety.

Morton Industries LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, among other things, or as a qualified individual with a disability. Equal Employment Opportunity is the law.