Accounting Manager
17 days ago
Buena Park
Job Description The Accounting Manager – AP/AR is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the company's Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations across multiple business units and location Responsibilities: • Lead and manage the end-to-end AP/AR functions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and operational excellence., • Supervise and mentor an AP/AR team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement., • Oversee invoice processing, vendor payments, customer billing, cash applications, collections, and aging analysis across multiple entities and regions., • Develop, implement, and maintain best-in-class policies, procedures, and internal controls to enhance compliance, scalability, and efficiency., • Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations, Merchandising, and Finance teams to optimize procure-to-pay and order-to-cash cycles., • Analyze and forecast cash flow impacts from AP/AR activities and support treasury management initiatives., • Prepare and present regular AP/AR reporting packages, KPIs, and variance analyses to senior finance leadership., • Ensure timely month-end and year-end close activities related to AP/AR, including reconciliations, accruals, and audit support., • Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, customers, financial partners, and external auditors., • Stay current with evolving accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices to recommend strategic enhancements., • Participate in broader finance initiatives, including system upgrades, M&A integrations, and operational scaling projects., • Perform other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)., • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with substantial focus on AP/AR operations., • Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese is preferred., • Proven experience in managing accounting teams in a high-volume, multi-location or multi-entity environment., • Deep understanding of GAAP, internal controls, cash management, and operational accounting best practices., • Hands-on experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar enterprise systems., • Proven track record of leading process improvement initiatives and implementing automation within accounting operations., • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach., • Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills across diverse internal and external stakeholders., • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets; ability to work with large data sets and financial models., • Ability to manage competing priorities, complex projects, and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment., • Ability to work cross-functionally and manage a team., • Experience in retail or supply chain industries is a plus. Benefits: • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance., • 401 (k) Retirement Saving Plan with 4% Company Match., • Long-Term Services Award., • Employee Discount., • Paid Time Off. Many of our job openings can be viewed at