Accounting Manager

Specific Role:

We’re looking for a hands-on, solutions-oriented Accounting Manager to oversee EMIT Technologies’ day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable functions while supporting accurate and timely financial reporting. In this role, you’ll lead and develop the AP and AR Clerks, resolve complex accounting issues, support month-end close activities, and ensure processes are completed consistently and in accordance with established internal controls. You’ll work closely with the Controller and partner across Supply Chain, Sales, Operations, and other departments to improve accounting processes, strengthen financial visibility, and resolve issues at their source.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide daily leadership, direction, coaching, and support to the AP and AR Clerks
• Establish clear expectations and priorities while ensuring deadlines are consistently met
• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity for accuracy, completeness, and timely processing
• Resolve complex vendor, customer, invoice, payment, collection, and account reconciliation issues
• Monitor past-due receivables and coordinate collection efforts with Account Managers and other internal stakeholders
• Monitor vendor payment status and resolve issues that could affect supplier relationships or business operations
• Review and approve payment batches, credit adjustments, write-offs, and other transactions within established authority levels
• Ensure customer receipts, vendor payments, and account adjustments are recorded accurately and promptly
• Maintain clear escalation procedures for unresolved or high-risk AP and AR matters
• Support the Controller in completing an accurate and timely month-end close
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules
• Research and resolve account discrepancies, unusual transactions, and reconciling items
• Ensure AP and AR subledgers consistently reconcile to the general ledger
• Assist with cash flow reporting, aging analysis, and other financial reporting
• Identify and promptly escalate issues that could affect the accuracy or timing of financial statements
• Support year-end close, financial audits, tax reporting, and other compliance activities
• Ensure accounting processes follow EMIT Technologies policies, approval requirements, and internal controls
• Maintain appropriate segregation of duties, supporting documentation, and accounting procedures
• Identify recurring errors, bottlenecks, and manual workarounds and implement sustainable solutions
• Improve the use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations to reduce manual work and strengthen reporting
• Partner with Supply Chain, Sales, Operations, and other departments to resolve accounting-related issues
• Support system implementations, process changes, and other accounting department initiatives
• Train and coach team members to improve accuracy, judgment, problem-solving, and system knowledge
• Provide timely performance feedback and address performance gaps directly
• Build a service-oriented accounting team that communicates professionally with customers, vendors, and internal departments
• Perform additional accounting and finance responsibilities based on EMIT Technologies’ needs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, and month-end close
• Experience preparing account reconciliations and researching financial discrepancies
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, or lead accounting team members
• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and internal controls
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience working in an ERP system
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet firm deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• High level of accuracy, professionalism, integrity, and discretion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations
• Experience supporting financial audits and year-end close
• CPA or CMA certification, or progress toward certification
• Experience improving or documenting accounting processes

Measures of Success:

• Month-end close responsibilities are completed accurately and on schedule
• AP and AR aging is actively managed, with issues resolved or escalated promptly
• AP and AR subledgers consistently reconcile to the general ledger
• Vendor and customer account issues are resolved efficiently and professionally
• Accounting procedures and internal controls are documented and consistently followed
• AP and AR team members meet expectations for accuracy, productivity, and responsiveness
• Team members demonstrate continued growth in judgment, problem-solving, and system knowledge
• Manual workarounds, recurring transaction errors, and process bottlenecks are reduced over time
• Cross-functional accounting issues are addressed at their source through effective collaboration
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 and financial data are used effectively to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting visibility

 

 

EMIT Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.