What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable/ Accounts Receivable Manager position at JustFoodForDogs?
Accounts Payable/Receivable Manager
Job Summary
JustFoodForDogs is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable/Receivable Manager to assist with all activities in the Accounts Payable/Receivable function, reporting to the Controller and working closely with the General Ledger and Cost Accounting Managers. The successful candidate will ensure timely payments are made, maintain accurate records and control reports. The position will manage collection activities such as sending follow-up inquires, negotiating with past due accounts, and refer accounts to collections if necessary. In addition this role will be responsible for recommending improvements to accounts payable/receivable processes, generating standard operating procedures, and implement approved changes. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who thrives in a busy workplace, has a strong understanding of GAAP with potential for advancement, who can work closely and effectively with all team members and is passionate about dogs!
Key Responsibilities
Join us in the movement to ensure longer and healthier lives for dogs and cats. JustFoodForDogs is breaking new ground in the world of pet food! Vet-developed and recommended, we started cooking our whole food; human-grade, nutritionally balanced meals in Newport Beach in 2010 and we now have over 50 locations nationwide and within Petco, with continuing growth plans. We offer best in class benefits, health, dental, vision, 401k, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts on our food and supplements. Learn more about what we do at www.justfoodfordogs.com.
Job Summary
JustFoodForDogs is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable/Receivable Manager to assist with all activities in the Accounts Payable/Receivable function, reporting to the Controller and working closely with the General Ledger and Cost Accounting Managers. The successful candidate will ensure timely payments are made, maintain accurate records and control reports. The position will manage collection activities such as sending follow-up inquires, negotiating with past due accounts, and refer accounts to collections if necessary. In addition this role will be responsible for recommending improvements to accounts payable/receivable processes, generating standard operating procedures, and implement approved changes. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who thrives in a busy workplace, has a strong understanding of GAAP with potential for advancement, who can work closely and effectively with all team members and is passionate about dogs!
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as subject matter expert for accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions, accounting system modules, and policies
- In conjunction with CFO and Controller, develop and ensure compliance with accounting policies
- Prepare, maintain, balance and analyze financial data related to AP/AR
- Receive, research and resolve a variety of internal and external inquiries concerning account status including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to the appropriate parties.
- Review and approve journal entries for accuracy to ensure the integrity of the general ledger
- Review the monthly AR aging reports and generates monthly customer statements
- Assist with monthly status (aging) reports and month-end closing
- Reviews/approve credit memos, process AR corrections, review/post AR cash receipts to ensure the integrity of the AR subsidiary ledger.
- Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
- Prepares and generates Vendor payments (Check, Wire, ACH), and submits associated Positive Pay file to banking institution.
- Distributes signed checks as required
- Prepares garnishment checks per reports from payroll
- Maintains all AP reports, spreadsheets and files
- Ensures all negotiated vendor payments are paid in accordance with the contract
- Acts as point of contact for staff regarding AP/AR issues, processes, policy and procedures
- BA/BS in Accounting, CPA or MBA a plus
- 3-5 years private industry experience
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting required
- Excellent communication skills
Join us in the movement to ensure longer and healthier lives for dogs and cats. JustFoodForDogs is breaking new ground in the world of pet food! Vet-developed and recommended, we started cooking our whole food; human-grade, nutritionally balanced meals in Newport Beach in 2010 and we now have over 50 locations nationwide and within Petco, with continuing growth plans. We offer best in class benefits, health, dental, vision, 401k, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts on our food and supplements. Learn more about what we do at www.justfoodfordogs.com.
