Sr. Accounting Manager - Accounts Payable & Credit

PCRecruiter - Recruitment Software & Applicant Tracking System; Indiana; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production client in Indiana is seeking a Sr. Accounting Manager responsible for the entire accounts payable process and credit management. The role includes overseeing compliance, vendor relationships, and process improvements while leading a team of specialists. Ideal candidates must have extensive experience in financial risk management and strong leadership abilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a major manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accounts payable and financial risk management
• 3+ years in a management position
• Industry experience in manufacturing or CPG preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end AP process, including invoice processing and payment runs
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and manage vendor relationships
• Drive process improvements for payment cycles and monitor credit health

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

SAP

Job description

Our food production client, located in the central part of Indiana, is actively seeking a Sr. Accounting Manager – Accounts Payable & Credit. The Senior Accounts Payable and Credit Manager is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the full cycle of accounts payable and credit management processes. This individual ensures the integrity of financial operations, manages vendor relationships, drives process improvements, and safeguards the company's credit risk exposure.

Sr. Accounting Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the end-to-end AP process, including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor maintenance, and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close activities related to AP.
• Implement process improvements to optimize payment cycles and minimize errors.
• Maintain positive vendor relationships and resolve payment discrepancies promptly.
• Develop and enforce credit policies and procedures to minimize risk and improve cash flow.
• Review and approve credit applications, establish credit limits, and monitor customer creditworthiness.
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service teams on credit terms and risk management.
• Manage collections and aged receivables to ensure timely payment and reduce DSO (Days Sales Outstanding).
• Partner with legal or collections agencies as needed for delinquent accounts.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AP specialists and credit analysts.
• Serve as a business partner to cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Sales, and Legal.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to monitor AP and credit health.
• Assist in audits (internal and external) and ensure compliance with SOX or other applicable standards.
• Drive systems enhancements and help implement finance technology tools (e.g., ERP, automation platforms).
• Oversee the maintenance and optimization of AP/AR systems and software, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

Sr. Accounting Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit management or financial risk management; plus 3+ years in a management position with direct reports.
• Industry experience with manufacturing organizations greater than 1 billion dollars in revenue. CPG or food and beverage preferred.
• Strong leadership, team management, and team building skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced data analysis tools.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to work under ambiguous environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

For more information, please submit a confidential resume to [e-mail]

Melva Lowry
1531 West Oak St.
Zionsville, IN 46077

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