AR/AP Manager

General Fasteners•Livonia, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a driven and experienced Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Manager to lead our AR and AP functions and help strengthen our financial operations. This role plays a key part in improving cash flow, enhancing processes, and leading a high performing team in a fast paced environment. You will partner closely with Sales, Operations, Purchasing, and Finance to improve visibility, streamline workflows, and drive better business outcomes. If you enjoy building efficient processes, developing teams, and making a measurable impact, this role offers a great opportunity to do just that.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, or both in a high volume environment
At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Experience with ERP systems such as Epicor or similar platforms
Strong Excel skills and overall technical proficiency
Solid understanding of how AR and AP impact the general ledger and financial reporting
Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage priorities and lead in a fast paced environment

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Lead collections efforts and work directly with customers on past due accounts
Partner with Sales to manage credit risk and resolve billing or pricing disputes
Improve invoicing, cash application, and dispute resolution processes
Oversee write offs, credits, and account adjustments
Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments
Maintain accurate vendor records and payment details
Monitor and report on AP activity and trends
Identify opportunities to streamline and improve AR and AP workflows
Drive automation and efficiency using Epicor P21, DocRecord, or similar systems
Strengthen internal controls, policies, and approval processes
Partner cross functionally to implement system enhancements and improve adoption
Improve invoice processing accuracy and turnaround time
Monitor daily cash activity and resolve discrepancies
Analyze trends in collections and payments to support planning
Support cash flow forecasting and working capital initiatives
Lead, coach, and develop AR and AP team members
Set clear goals and expectations and support team success
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement