Accounting Manager (8400)

Direct Hire
St. Louis, United States

Accounting Manager

Position Summary: The Accounting Manager will oversee core accounting operations and support a growing, multi-channel business environment. This role is responsible for leading accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and cash management functions while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and strong internal controls. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with a growth mindset, strong leadership ability, and a collaborative approach to supporting cross-functional teams.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee daily accounting operations, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and cash management
  • Ensure accounting processes are accurate, timely, compliant, and supported by strong internal controls
  • Lead the Accounts Receivable function, including invoicing, monitoring collections, managing receivable balances, processing ACH/credit card payments, and supervising team members involved in the process
  • Lead the Accounts Payable function, including invoice processing, managing AP aging, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring timely vendor payments
  • Partner with finance leadership on cash flow management and forecasting, with a focus on customer inflows and vendor outflows
  • Manage the payroll cycle for both corporate and retail employee populations
  • Serve as a key liaison with payroll and HR service providers to ensure compliance and resolve issues as they arise
  • Collaborate with operations teams to ensure alignment between inventory fulfillment and receivables processing
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely completion
  • Prepare and review supporting schedules related to AR, AP, payroll, and cash for financial reporting
  • Assist with audit, tax, and external advisor requests through documentation, reconciliations, and reporting support
  • Support accounting-related inventory software and processes tied to receivables and wholesale operations
  • Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement, automation, and enhanced system usage
 
Qualifications
  • Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, including direct responsibility for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, with the ability to learn new systems quickly
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across departments and levels
  • Flexible, entrepreneurial attitude with a positive, “can-do” approach
  • Experience with accounting systems such as Sage Intacct (or similar ERP platforms) preferred

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