AR-AP Supervisor

KASAI NORTH AMERICA; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KASAI NORTH AMERICA is seeking an experienced accounting leader to manage full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable in Murfreesboro, TN. You will oversee invoicing, vendor payments, and customer collections while supervising staff to maintain accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role collaborates with plant controllers and other departments to accelerate cash flow, perform month-end close, and support audits. A Bachelor's in accounting is required; MBA or CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• MBA or CPA preferred.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience.
• Automotive industry experience a plus.
• Knowledge of computer-based operations and programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise AP/AR staff and processes.
• Oversee invoicing, vendor payments, and collections.
• Reconcile aging reports and monitor cash flow.
• Prepare monthly closing reports and journal entries.
• Support internal/external audits for A/R and A/P.
• Collaborate with plant controllers on accounting duties.
• Ensure compliance with policies and safety standards.
• Identify and implement accounting system improvements.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Leadership

Financial analysis

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

ERP software

Job description

DESCRIPTION:

Oversee the organization's full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely vendor payments, and efficient customer collections. Reconcile accounts, assist with month-end closing, and supervise staff to maintain financial record integrity and compliance with regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise the work of accounting staff in the areas of accounts payable, including invoice processing, validation, expense vouchers, and vendor payments.
• Supervise the work of accounting staff in the areas of accounts receivable, including billing, customer collections, and payment reconciliations.
• Reconcile vendor/customer aging reports, monitor cash flow, and ensure accurate financial record keeping.
• Review ledger reconciliations related to AR & AP, investigate discrepancies, and provide resolution
• Prepare monthly closing reports and/or journal entries.
• Oversee and support all Internal/External Audits in respect to A/R and A/P
• Support and collaborate with Plant Controllers on Accounting duties.
• Work closely with other departments or individuals on problems involving accounting systems & payments.
• Accelerate cash receipts and control disbursements, establish and maintain credit and collation procedures and evaluate and implement computerized accounting systems.
• Other duties as assigned
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety standards, 5S practices, regulatory and/or customer requirements.
• Authorities for an employee are granted by means of work instructions, policies and procedures and/or direction provided by management to meet the requirements of the customer

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, required.
• Advanced degree – either an MBA or CPA, preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 5 years of experience in accounting.
• Prior experience in automotive, or a similarly complex, industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of computer based operations and associated programs.

SKILLS:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and systems.
• Must possess above average math skills.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.

OTHER:

• Must be able to work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are exclusive standards of the position Incumbents will follow any other instruction, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor