Accounting Manager

Job Description Company Overview :

Nelson Global engineers, manufactures, and distributes clean and efficient Air & Fluid Transfer, NVH, Complex Structural, Acoustic, and Thermal Management Solutions.

Nelson Global partners with the world’s leading OEMs. With 21 global manufacturing and distribution facilities and unparalleled engineering and innovation capabilities, Nelson Global provides mission critical solutions with the highest degree of reliability at the lowest cost.

Our dedication to serving our employees, partners, and the planet responsibly is realized across three pillars of sustainability : environmental, social, and governance.

By empowering our people, reducing waste, and developing innovative and efficient systems, we support the communities and resources that spur the industries and technologies of the future.

Position Overview :

The Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Shared Services Manager will support Nelson Global by supervising and managing the activities and systems of the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable functions remotely and Cash Posting functions on-site.

Primary Responsibilities & Duties :

• Supervise and manage the activities of the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Cash Postings groups
• Drive problem resolution using lean concepts of root cause analysis for Payables and Receivables
• Streamline freight invoice processing and monthly accrual
• Approve electronic cash disbursements via bank portal
• Provide oversight and support regarding collection issues, verifying customer refunds, researching and resolving account discrepancies and short payments
• Accountable for reducing past due customer account status and improving the cash cycle for Accounts Receivable
• Review the short pay accrual, analyze the impact, and make recommendations
• Hire, train and manage the accounting staff
• Support the annual financial statement audit requests and the ABL field exam requests
• Integral team member in facilitating an accurate and timely completion of month end reporting
• Research, recommend and assist in the implementation of process improvements for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable and be alert to how process changes impact internal controls
• Completes financial analysis, data flow analysis and project management for the Company
• Other duties as required

Required Education & Experience :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Accounting and / or Finance functions.
• Experience in Manufacturing is a plus

Skills & Abilities :

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Knowledge of Financial systems (Oracle, SAP, Infor-LN, Epicor)
• Leadership skills good judgment and decision making, motivated, management skills, drive results
• Solid working knowledge of electronic payment and remittance systems
• Continuous Improvement minded
• Work with various plant locations to resolve discrepancies
• Able to effectively handle multiple projects concurrently
• Accurate and detail oriented
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills

Nelson Global is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.