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Accounting Manager
Location: Buford, GA (on-site)
About the Opportunity
Our client, a well-established and growing company in Buford, GA, is hiring an Accounting Manager to own day-to-day accounting operations. This person will run Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and the month-end close, lead the AP/AR team, and play a hands-on role in improving processes as the company grows. The company runs on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and is investing in its systems and its people.
This is a true ownership seat. The Accounting Manager will be the go-to person for the close, the controls, and the team, with room to grow as the department expands.
What You'll Do
Accounts Payable
- Manage the full AP cycle: invoice processing, approvals, and vendor payments
- Ensure expenses are recorded accurately and on time
- Maintain strong vendor relationships and resolve discrepancies
- Monitor and improve AP processes and controls
Accounts Receivable
- Oversee billing, cash application, and collections
- Monitor customer accounts and aging reports
- Partner with sales and operations to resolve billing and payment issues
- Set and enforce credit and collection policies
Month-End Close and Financial Reporting
- Lead the month-end and year-end close and make sure it lands on time
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals
- Ensure financial statements are accurate and in line with GAAP
Team Leadership
- Supervise and develop the AP/AR team
- Assign and review work for accuracy and efficiency
- Coach, train, and give regular performance feedback
Process Improvement
- Identify and fix bottlenecks across AP, AR, and close
- Strengthen internal controls and documentation
- Support ERP enhancements and system projects
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervising staff
- Strong working knowledge of AP, AR, and the month-end close
- ERP experience; Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365 F&O) is a plus
- Strong Excel skills
Preferred
- CPA or equivalent
- Experience in a mid-size to large organization
- Background in process improvement or system implementations
Who Succeeds Here
- Detail-driven and accurate
- A problem solver who likes to fix what's broken
- Comfortable with deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- A clear communicator who can lead a team and work across departments
- Organized and good at managing multiple priorities
Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary $110,000–$130,000, depending on experience
- Excellent benefits package
- Paid time off
- Stable, growing company with room for advancement
Salary : $110,000 - $130,000