Assistant Controller: Manufacturing AR/AP Lead

Jobot; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Strong PTO and holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

Annual bonus

Growth opportunities

Team culture

Job summary

Jobot in Dyersburg, TN is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead daily AP/AR operations across our manufacturing locations and support core accounting functions, financial reporting, and month-end close. This hands-on leader will build cross-functional relationships and ensure timely, accurate financial work.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AP/AR with supervisory experience, strong GAAP knowledge, ERP experience (Infor LN a plus), and excellent Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, internal controls, and foundational accounting principles.
• Experience in high-volume AP/AR; manufacturing or multi-site experience preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Infor LN a plus) and strong Excel skills.
• Clear, confident communication and ability to partner across departments.
• Ability to lead through change, especially in centralizing or modernizing AP/AR processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations across all manufacturing locations.
• Manage customer invoicing, collections, cash application, and billing issue resolution with Sales and Customer Service.
• Monitor AR aging, follow up on overdue accounts, and ensure accurate revenue recognition.
• Lead vendor invoice processing, payment runs, and expense reimbursements with positive vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, approval workflows, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Support 1099 reporting and year-end AP close procedures.
• Lead and develop AR/AP specialists with coaching and training.
• Assist with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, audit prep, and ongoing analyses.
• Collaborate with Controller on internal controls, policy improvements, and special projects.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

GAAP

ERP systems (Infor LN)

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Infor LN

Job description

Jobot in Dyersburg, TN is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead daily AP/AR operations across our manufacturing locations and support core accounting functions, financial reporting, and month-end close. This hands-on leader will build cross-functional relationships and ensure timely, accurate financial work.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AP/AR with supervisory experience, strong GAAP knowledge, ERP experience (Infor LN a plus), and excellent Excel skills.