Accounting Manager

Job Description Summary: Our Company is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. Primary responsibilities include ensuring accurate, timely financial transactions, maintaining strong internal controls, and managing accounting staff.

Job Description:

Leadership & Team Management

Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of approximately five accounting professionals

Assign and review work to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to deadlines

Foster a collaborative and accountable team environment

Accounts Payable (AP) Oversight

Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice processing, approvals, and disbursements

Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments

Maintain vendor relationships and resolve discrepancies

Accounts Receivable (AR) Oversight

Oversee billing, collections, and cash application processes

Monitor customer accounts to ensure timely payments and minimize delinquency

Partner with internal teams to resolve billing issues

Financial Controls & Reporting

Maintain and strengthen internal controls over AP and AR functions

Assist in month-end and year-end close processes related to AP/AR

Collaboration

Work closely with the Controller and other departments to ensure alignment with company goals

Support audits and provide documentation as required

Support implementation of new systems or workflows as needed

Travel Requirements

Training will involve at least one trip to Minnesota. All expenses covered by the Company. No ongoing travel requirements outside of initial training.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

5+ years of accounting experience, with strong exposure to AP and AR functions

Prior supervisory or team leadership experience

Strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls

Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 is a plus

Benefits:

Aviagen provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the healthcare and financial well-being of our employees. Aviagen offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Teladoc, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of Plan documents. Additionally, you will be eligible for company observed paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on your hire date.