Hands-On Accounting Manager: AP/AR, Cost & Inventory

Risus Talent Partners; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Risus Talent Partners is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting activities and partner with the Regional Controller. The role provides direct oversight of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable while supporting cash activity, cost accounting, inventory, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end reporting.

Ideal candidates will have manufacturing or distribution experience, 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Manufacturing, distribution, or similar operational environment preferred.
• Cost accounting and inventory experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with AP and AR.
• Strong understanding of general accounting, payments, budgeting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions with focus on AP/AR.
• Provide direct oversight and support to AP/AR team members.
• Partner with corporate finance and banking relationships to ensure cash activity is recorded accurately.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations; manage GL activity.
• Assist with cost accounting and inventory management.
• Reconcile sales tax activity and coordinate with third-party tax advisors.
• Support month-end and year-end close and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate accounting records.

Skills

Accounts payable (AP)

Accounts receivable (AR)

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Excel

ERP software

Financial reporting

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Risus Talent Partners is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting activities and partner with the Regional Controller. The role provides direct oversight of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable while supporting cash activity, cost accounting, inventory, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end reporting.

Ideal candidates will have manufacturing or distribution experience, 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.