Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable

Protingent

Lakewood, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$50–$80 Per Hour

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Advertising Operations, Aging Analysis, Best Practices, Billing, Business Strategy, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Cost Accounting, Credit Matching, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Disbursements, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Audit, Financial Reporting, Flux Analysis, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Investor Relations, Legal, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Onboarding, Performance Metrics, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Procure to Pay/Purchase to Pay (P2P), Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Sales Tax, Scalable System Development, Startup, Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Tax Regulations, Technical Strategy, Time Management, United States Citizen, Use Tax, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Relations

LOCATION

Lakewood, CA

POSTED

1 day ago

Job Title: Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable with our client located in Long Beach, CA.

Job Description:

The Accounting team at our client's responsible for the financial integrity of the entire organization.
Our functions include general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, financial reporting, audit, tax and compliance, accounts receivable, credit, cost accounting, and business data strategy.
By collecting and maintaining the business’s financial activities in accordance with US GAAP, we are able to provide accurate and timely financial reports for strategic planning and decision-making purposes to management, investors, and other stakeholders. This empowers the company to make smart business decisions as we pave the way to a multiplanetary future.

Job Responsibilities:

Manage daily Accounts Payable & Accounting Operations Functions:
- Ensure execution of all recurring Accounts Payable functions, including accurate invoice entry, weekly payment disbursements, and aging reporting and analysis.
- Oversee AR and Credit operations to allow for proper vendor management, customer invoicing, supplier onboarding, and general strategy.
Oversee and Execute Month-end and Year-end Activities:
- Review and approve monthly account reconciliations and vendor statement reconciliations, account flux analysis, monthly and quarterly sales & use tax filings, 1099 reporting, and annual financial audit support.
Support Cross-Functional Initiatives:
- Partner with our General Ledger & Data teams, as well as various internal stakeholders (Procurement, HR, Engineering), to execute on recurring cross-functional tasks as well as supporting the Director, Accounting Operations in ad-hoc projects
Manage Vendor Communications and Relationships:
- Maintain strong vendor relationships through timely responses to inquiries, resolution of payment and account disputes, and collaboration with Procurement teams to proactively anticipate resolution of issues
- Drive Strategic Growth and Continuous Improvement:
- Responsible for leading the strategic vision and growth of the Accounting Operations team by implementing and maintaining process improvements, training materials & performance metrics, and leveraging automations and best practices to optimize team performance.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or higher, preferably in accounting or finance-related fields
8+ years of accounting operations experience in a fast-paced and high-volume environment, including 3+ in a supervisory role
Strong understanding of end-to-end procurement (P2P) process, 2 & 3-way matching, credit strategy & vendor management, and Accounts Receivable
Experience with statement reconciliations, process implementation & documentation, scaling existing systems and processes
Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and other invoicing or vendor management tools
Acute attention to detail, ability to prioritize effectively, and reliability to execute on both technical and strategic tasks

Nice To Have:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), active or inactive, or advanced degree
Fast-growing start-ups and/or manufacturing industry experience – space manufacturing even better
Infor LN ERP specific experience
Experience in building scalable processes and systems in a hypergrowth and fast-paced environment.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract
Pay Range: $50-80/hr.
Location: Long Beach, CA.
ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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