Accounting Operations Manager

Applied Optoelectronics • Sugar Land, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Accounting Operations Manager, you will play a crucial role in the financial operations of the organization overseeing the AP, AR, and Treasury Management functions. Your primary responsibilities will include supervising a team of employees. The successful candidate will serve as support for both external and internal audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Prefer 3-5 years of experience in AP/AR/Treasury
• Prefer 2 years of direct people management experience
• Familiarity with accounting software and ERP systems, familiar with SAP is a plus
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Intermediate in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP up, HLOOKUP, pivot table, etc.) and other relevant software applications
• Assistant to the controller

Nice To Haves

• CPA is a plus
• familiar with SAP is a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee company's invoice processing, vendor payments, and reconciliation activities
• Ensure payments are made accurately, on time, and in compliance with company policies
• Generate and analyze accounts payable reports for management review
• Hire, train, and manage AP personnel
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in accounts payable procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices
• Assist internal and external auditor for accounts payables
• Resolve vendor disputes and manage escalations effectively
• Other duties to assist Controller
• Build and maintain AOI US cash flow forecast on a weekly basis
• Optimize AOI US cash position by monitoring cash collection and disbursement
• Provide the required reports for AOI US's Asset Based Loan program on a weekly or monthly basis
• Assist Controller to manage foreign exchange exposures in other subsidiaries.
• Manage intercompany loan program
• Manage AOI US interco AR/AP monthly confirmation
• Assist internal and external audit in Treasury area
• Other duties to assist Controller
• Oversee company's end-to-end accounts receivable process, including invoicing, collections, and reconciliation
• Monitor outstanding accounts to reduce aging balances and ensure timely payments
• Coordinate with Treasury team to manage the cash flow
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in accounts receivable procedures
• Assist internal and external auditor for accounts receivable
• Other duties to assist Controller

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs
• Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
• Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year
• Relocation package available within US
• Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees