Accounts Receivable/Accounts payable Supervisor

Title: AP/AR Supervisor

Job Type: Full time - Permanent

Location: Simi Valley CA 93063

Salary: $100k - $120 K 10%

Shift: 1st

Job Designation

• The AR & AP Supervisor leads the AR & AP team generally within business unit or a site.
• The AR & AP Supervisor ensures the accurate processing, compilation, analysis, and reporting of accounting data.
• Develops, implements, and maintains systems, policies and procedures. Generates forecasts and analyzes trends within A/R & A/P function.
• Regular contacts with departmental staff, division controllers and accounting staff. Supervise efforts of A/P & A/R clerks.

Job Core Responsibilities:

• The AR/AP Supervisor will manage the accuracy in reporting and compliance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)and other accounting policies.
• The AR/AP Supervisor manages AR & AP within a business unit and develops accounting staff to meet team targets, along with reviewing industry trends for updates.
• Prepares records, analyzes and reports accounting transactions.
• Ensures internal controls are in place and functioning, as intended.
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of A/P & A/R sub ledgers and ensures compliance and alignment with company policies.
• Develops, implements, and maintains systems, policies and procedures.
• Manages staff selection, performance, development and training processes to ensure team competencies, and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations.

Other responsibilities as assigned:

• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with corporate objectives and systems for accounting, payables, and receivables.
• Conduct analysis of accounting systems and procedures inclusive of problem diagnosis and corrective action recommendations.
• May assist in the preparation of financial statements, reviews, budgets, forecasts, and analysis.
• Participate, coordinate and review month-end and year end closings and governmental reports and forms submittal as assigned.
• Train, develop, assist and instruct subordinate employees according to company policy and sound employee relations.

Must Haves:

• Education: (REQUIRED) - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent field of study
• AR/AP Experience
• Manufacturing background in light industrial or aerospace
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent field of study
• Years’ Experience: min 5 years of account receivable and accounts payable experience (must have) and 3 years of manufacturing experience (must have)
• Previously managed a team for AR/AP (8 or more people)

Skills:

• Thorough understanding and experience of standard accounting concepts, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and financial analysis acquired through related work experience in increasingly complex roles.
• Experience with accounts payable and receivable processing in a manufacturing environment.
• 1-2 years supervisory experience desired.
• Strong team development and management skills to enable the creation of a highly capable Finance and Accounting team.
• Strong analytical and independent problem-solving skills to evaluate financial results, projections and data mining.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to explains complex information to others in straightforward situations; excellent interpersonal skills to drive task to completion.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and database management tools.
• Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions
• Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department.
• This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.