Accounting Manager

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with a very large organization in Central Arkansas to find an experienced Accounting Manager to lead its accounts payable function. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing a high-volume, complex A/P operation, managing a team, strengthening processes and controls, and partnering across the organization to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations.

The ideal candidate will bring strong accounts payable leadership experience within a mid-to-large organization. Candidates currently serving as A/P Managers or Supervisors are encouraged to apply, as are Accounting Managers or Controllers who have directly managed a sizable A/P team and maintained significant oversight of the A/P function.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee the full accounts payable lifecycle, including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor setup, account reconciliations, and issue resolution
• Lead and develop a team of A/P professionals, including workload management, training, coaching, and performance management
• Oversee vendor payments via check, ACH, wire, and virtual card while ensuring appropriate approvals and controls
• Reconcile the A/P subledger to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Oversee employee expense reports, corporate card transactions, and travel reimbursements
• Maintain vendor master data and ensure appropriate documentation, tax forms, payment terms, and controls
• Prepare and analyze A/P reporting, including aging, cash flow projections, payment volumes, and key performance indicators
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, segregation of duties, audit documentation, and compliance with GAAP and applicable SOX requirements
• Partner with Accounting, Treasury, Procurement, HR, IT, and business units to resolve issues and improve processes
• Support year-end audits, vendor reconciliations, and 1099 reporting
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and process improvement
• Oversee vendor inquiries and escalated billing or payment issues
• Support timely and accurate month-end close activities, including accruals, prepayments, and related A/P entries

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or commensurate work experience
• 3+ years of accounts payable management or supervisory experience required; 5+ years preferred
• Experience leading an AP function within a mid-to-large organization, including direct supervision of a team of approximately 5 or more A/P professionals
• Candidates from broader Accounting Manager or Controller backgrounds will also be considered if they have significant hands-on oversight of accounts payable and experience managing a sizable A/P team
• Strong understanding of high-volume A/P processes, general ledger reconciliations, month-end close, internal controls, and GAAP
• Experience with ERP and A/P systems; Workday strongly preferred, with Oracle, SAP, or similar enterprise systems also highly valued
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, multiple workbooks, and large data sets
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across departments and manage vendor relationships
• Experience improving A/P processes, implementing automation, or increasing efficiency within a high-volume environment strongly preferred
• Experience with SOX controls and compliance within a complex organization preferred

This is an onsite role. Candidate must reside locally or be willing to relocate.

Perks:

• Strong Base Salary
• Terrific Benefits and ample PTO Policy
• 401k Matching to 5%
• High visibility role within Finance leadership
• Normal 40-hour work week with laid-back atmosphere and tenured team

Please directly apply or reach out to Jennifer Thompson via LinkedIn

Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Permanent Placement Recruitment Firm; all considerations will be held confidential.