Manager, Accounting Operations

A-dec Inc.•Newberg, OR

About The Position

At A-dec, we do more than create the highest quality products and services for the dental industry; we strive to deliver a superior employment experience for each of our team members. With an environment that encourages and assists each person in developing to their highest potential, a career at A-dec is incredibly rewarding. This role is responsible for leading the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Teams and their daily, weekly, monthly, and annual activities. The Manager will work collaboratively across business functions to support & optimize the Procure to Pay and Order to Cash processes, ensuring appropriate financial controls are embedded and functioning correctly, with a focus on operational improvements through automation. A-dec is a global, family-run company with a big name in the dental industry, perpetually pursuing ways to improve products and consequently, the lives and well-being of their doctors and patients. A-dec encourages collaboration, believing that curiosity leads to innovation, and diversity and cross-function create the unexpected. They value their people and show it by prioritizing an inclusive culture, total well-being, and opportunities for learning and career advancement.

Requirements

Proven ability to build and lead high performing and engaged teams, focusing on building trust and open communication.
3+ years people and process management experience.
Working knowledge of best practices to support Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, including related internal controls.
Proficiency in MS Office, particularly with Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively motivate, lead and manage teams.
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments to support Procure to Pay and Order to Cash processes.
Demonstrated good organizational skills and the ability to manage time and resources effectively.
Ability to align work with the strategic goals of the organization while understanding business implications of decisions.
Demonstrated successful operation of a customer service type environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
5+ years of progressive experience.
Experience streamlining processes and implementing new systems to improve workflows.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Mentor and build strong teams, leading to high levels of performance.
Train and evaluate employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product.
Develop priorities and work assignments to achieve department goals.
Ensure all activities are cross-trained.
Develop and maintain business relationships with key vendors and internal and external customers.
Ensure accurate and timely invoicing and cash collections within agreed payment terms across all customer categories.
Manage team metrics to improve cash flow, manage risk and ensure compliance with regulations related to medical providers.
Responsible for timely month-end closing of accounts receivable and accounts payable accounts, including month end reports and reconciliations.
Drive continual process improvement through automation to increase efficiency and ensure successful implementation of those improvements.
Assesses and develop new tools & processes to create a best practice environment.
Control credit risk for the Company by reviewing terms and conditions of customer contracts and evaluating credit relationships with both domestic and international customers.
Advocate for invoice accuracy which leads to timely customer payments.
Audit workflow to ensure that all accounting transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with GAAP and other regulations under established internal controls.
Ensure proper internal controls are in place throughout the procure to pay and quote to cash processes.
Manage expense reporting system and activities.
Manage corporate credit card program, including issuance, termination and approval processes throughout the process.
Support budgeting activities.
Provide input to cash forecasting process.
Other projects as assigned.