Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Lead

Hugel Aesthetics•Newport Beach, CA

About The Position

As we build and scale our U.S. organization, we are seeking an AR/AP Lead to play a critical role in managing the company’s cash flow operations and financial accuracy during a pivotal stage of growth. The AR/AP Lead is responsible for executing day-to-day Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable activities, including billing, cash application, collections, invoice processing, and vendor payments. This role ensures accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls while supporting working capital optimization and audit readiness.

Requirements

5 years of AR/AP or general accounting experience
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage competing priorities across AR and AP
Strong organizational and time management skills
Effective communicator with a collaborative, cross-functional mindset
Problem-solver who can investigate and resolve discrepancies
Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups)
Experience with ERP/accounting systems and subledgers

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
Experience in a high-growth or PE-backed environment preferred
Familiarity with billing platforms and payment systems preferred

Responsibilities

Generate and issue accurate customer invoices based on contracts and sales data
Validate pricing, terms, and tax treatment
Partner cross-functionally to resolve billing discrepancies
Apply incoming payments (ACH, wire, check, credit card) accurately and timely
Investigate and resolve unapplied cash
Reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger
Manage AR aging and conduct structured collections outreach with a white-glove approach
Investigate and resolve disputes with internal teams
Support customer inquiries related to billing, payments, and account status
Perform credit evaluations and support account setup processes
Review, code, and enter vendor invoices with proper approvals
Perform 2-way/3-way matching against purchase orders and receipts
Prepare and process payments (ACH, wire, check) in line with payment terms
Support weekly payment runs and cash planning
Support vendor onboarding and maintain accurate vendor records
Create purchase orders and validate vendor banking details
Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies
Support internal controls and build toward a SOX-lite environment
Track KPIs (DSO, AR/AP aging, on-time payments) and maintain dashboards
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and scalability
Assist with ERP/system optimization (e.g., Xero or similar platforms)
Support cash flow forecasting and working capital reporting