AR & AP Operations Lead — ERP & Process Improvement

CFS; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Supervisor for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable to lead daily A/R and A/P operations onsite. The role focuses on billing, collections, and payables, combining hands-on execution with team leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring ERP experience, a process improvement mindset, and the ability to coach a team while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in A/R, A/P, or accounting operations.
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience required.
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in project-based environments preferred.
• Strong ERP system experience (e.g., Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, or similar).
• Proven track record of process improvement and automation.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop A/R and A/P team members.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Standardize workflows and maintain clear documentation of procedures.
• Serve as an internal ERP systems resource for finance operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, operations, and project teams.
• Oversee full project lifecycle billing, including setup, funding, invoicing, and closeout.
• Prepare and issue complex customer invoices (milestone, T&M, fixed fee, cost-plus).
• Ensure billing accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with contract terms.
• Review and approve work completed by A/R staff.
• Manage cash application, account reconciliations, and aging analysis.
• Oversee collections and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Partner with internal teams to address client billing inquiries.
• Prepare reporting on billings, aging, and collections performance.
• Oversee processing of vendor invoices, expense reports, and payment cycles.
• Ensure proper coding, approvals, and adherence to internal controls.
• Manage vendor setup, maintenance, and issue resolution.
• Oversee weekly payment runs (ACH/check) and annual 1099 processing.
• Support month-end close activities related to A/P.

Skills

Team leadership

ERP systems

Process improvement

Excel advanced

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

CFS in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Supervisor for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable to lead daily A/R and A/P operations onsite. The role focuses on billing, collections, and payables, combining hands-on execution with team leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring ERP experience, a process improvement mindset, and the ability to coach a team while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations.