AR/AP Manager

firstPRO 360; Marietta (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage Day

Short/long term disability

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

firstPRO 360 seeks an AR/AP Manager in the Marietta/Kennesaw area to lead the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions and develop a high-performing team. You will drive KPI-based performance, ensure accurate vendor payments, and optimize collections processes.

Strong analytical thinking and decision-making are essential for optimizing financial operations. The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of leadership experience in AR/AP, proficiency with SAP, and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years leading AR/AP teams and processes.
• Experience in high-volume environments with revenues $400MM+.
• SAP experience preferred; ERP experience required.
• Understanding of credit risk profiles and bad debt management.

Responsibilities

• Lead AR and AP functions and develop a high-performing team.
• Oversee departmental KPIs, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
• Drive process improvements and escalate issues as needed.
• Manage day-to-day operations and provide strategic leadership.

Skills

AR/AP management

AR collections

operational improvement

KPIs

team mentoring

customer issue handling

strategic thinking

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

firstPRO is seeking an AR/AP Manager for a permanent position with a well-established company in the Marietta/Kennesaw area.

SELLS:

• Benefits include coverage of 70% of medical dental vision starts Day 1
• Short/long term disability
• 12 co holidays, 4 floating holidays 10 days vacay, 2 PTO and 6 sick days
• 1 day remote (after 1 year)

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Has managed both AR and AP organizations.
• Is strongest on the AR/collections side.
• Has implemented operational improvements.
• Uses KPIs to drive accountability.
• Can mentor and develop a team.
• Is comfortable handling escalated customer issues.
• Thinks strategically while remaining hands-on enough to support the team.

Position Overview:

Accounting Operations Manager responsible for leading the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions while managing and developing a high-performing team. Oversees departmental KPIs, ensuring accuracy, timely vendor payments, and efficient customer collections. Drives process improvements, resolves escalated collection issues, and provides day-to-day operational support and leadership. Recognized for strong analytical thinking, independent decision-making, and the ability to optimize financial operations and team performance.

Experience Desired:

• 7-10 years of experience leading teams and processes for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Experience in a high-volume environment with revenues of $400MM+
• SAP experience preferred; ERP experience required
• Understanding of credit risk profiles, and credit tools to evaluate risk, and bad debt management