Aston Carter
Accounting Manager Location: Bristol, CT Pay: $90,000 - $100,000 Type: Direct Hire | Full Benefits Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Treasury Management, and monthly financial consolidation reporting. This role will supervise one AP Associate and one AR Associate, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all processes. The Accounting Manager will play a key role in month-end close, reconciliations, supplier account reviews, and performance reporting. Key Responsibilities
- Supervise AP and AR teams, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and cash applications.
- Oversee vendor payment submissions and verify supporting documentation.
- Monitor and investigate non-recurring expenses before posting.
- Prepare weekly/biweekly payment run files for approval by the Director of Finance.
- Manage AR invoicing and cash application processes.
- Track AP/AR aging reports, resolve credits/debits, and address inquiries regarding invoices and payments.
- Review monthly supplier statement reconciliations and balance sheet accounts.
- Perform month-end reconciliations of intercompany balances.
- Ensure deadlines are met for month-end close and reporting.
- Prepare monthly AP KPIs and monitor team performance.
- Process and pay tax invoices (state, local, federal) and maintain organized tax records.
- Reconcile weekly payroll summaries and post to the General Ledger.
- Submit month-end results in the consolidation tool by required deadlines.
- Manage Capital Expenditure requests via Group SharePoint.
- Assist the Financial Controller with ad hoc month-end tasks.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development to direct reports.
- Uphold Group Code of Conduct and compliance standards.
- 5+ years of direct Accounts Payable experience.
- 2+ years in a supervisory role.
- Experience with SAP in a multinational/multi-currency environment.
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and process-improvement focused.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong customer service skills with professionalism and tact.
- ERP implementation experience.
- Familiarity with AP automation software.
- On-site position based in Bristol, CT.
- Standard schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.