AP/AR Supervisor

MORTON INDUSTRIES•Morton, IL

8d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Controller, the AP/AR Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) teams for Morton Industries LLC and its subsidiaries. This role serves as the first point of contact for problem resolution within the AP and AR teams, coordinates and delegates workload across both functions, assists in collections of past-due AR accounts, and partners with the Controller to drive continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Non-related degrees may be considered with relevant accounting or finance experience.
3+ years' experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products, including advanced Excel knowledge.
High level of proficiency using spreadsheet applications such as Excel, including the use of pivot tables.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities across two functional teams.
The ability to continuously practice safe habits in the workplace while following all policies and procedures related to health and safety.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in manufacturing with a GL-integrated ERP system preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions.
Delegate and balance workload between the AP and AR teams based on volume, deadlines, and staff capacity.
Serve as the first-level point of contact for resolving issues, discrepancies, and escalations raised by the AP and AR teams.
Assist in collections of accounts receivable, including following up on past-due accounts and coordinating with customers to resolve payment issues.
Provide guidance, coaching, and on-the-job training to AP and AR staff to build team capability and consistency.
Monitor AP and AR aging and reporting to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas requiring attention.
Identify opportunities to improve AP and AR processes and controls, and assist in implementing process improvements.
Partner with the Controller in the development, documentation, and maintenance of AP/AR policies and procedures.
Support month-end close activities related to accounts payable and accounts receivable.
All other duties as assigned.