Ap/ar Manager

Aston Carter•St. Louis, MO

1d•$38 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The AP/AR Accounting Manager oversees day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable operations while leading a team of 4–5 accounting professionals in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This hands-on, operational role focuses on accuracy, process discipline, and timely execution, with significant responsibility for month-end close, internal controls, and continuous process improvement. The position requires strong leadership skills, deep experience with Oracle Fusion ERP, and the ability to communicate effectively with leadership while balancing speed and accuracy.

Requirements

Proven experience overseeing day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, cash application, collections, vendor payments, and reconciliations.
Hands-on knowledge of month-end close activities related to AP, AR, allocations, and accruals.
Proficient, hands-on experience using Oracle Fusion ERP for AP, AR, reporting, and close activities.
Ability to navigate ERP workflows, approvals, reconciliations, and transactional reporting within Oracle Fusion.
Experience leading and developing a team of approximately 4–5 AP/AR staff in a high-volume environment.
Strong understanding of internal controls, accounting policies, and audit readiness requirements.
Demonstrated ability to identify process gaps and implement improvements while maintaining operational continuity.
Ability to manage AR aging, resolve billing and payment issues, and maintain healthy cash flow.
Capability to step in and troubleshoot complex AP/AR issues with minimal guidance.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey risks, trends, and priorities to leadership.
Comfort working onsite and remaining highly engaged with the accounting team on a daily basis.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle ambiguity during periods of change.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Prior management experience preferred; strong senior-level or lead experience in AP/AR operations is acceptable.
Experience working with both remote and onsite leadership teams.
Background in a shared services accounting environment supporting multiple divisions is beneficial.
Demonstrated ability to balance speed and accuracy in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
Comfort serving as a working manager who is both strategic and hands-on in daily operations.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily accounts payable and accounts receivable operations, including invoicing, cash application, collections, vendor payments, and reconciliations.
Manage AR aging to support healthy cash flow and proactively resolve billing and payment issues.
Lead and develop a team of 4–5 AP/AR staff, providing coaching, performance feedback, and day-to-day oversight.
Serve as a working manager, actively processing and reviewing transactions while acting as the escalation point for complex AP/AR issues.
Own and support month-end close activities related to AP, AR, allocations, and accruals to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Utilize Oracle Fusion ERP for AP, AR, reporting, and close activities, including navigating workflows, approvals, reconciliations, and transactional reporting.
Identify process gaps and implement improvements and system-driven efficiencies within Oracle Fusion without disrupting daily operations.
Maintain strong internal controls and adherence to accounting policies to ensure audit readiness and compliance.
Troubleshoot complex AP/AR issues independently, balancing speed and accuracy in a high-volume environment.
Communicate clearly and regularly with leadership regarding risks, trends, priorities, and operational performance.
Collaborate with remote and onsite leadership and internal partners to support shared services accounting across multiple divisions.
Remain visible and engaged onsite with the team, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance culture.