Posted August 22, 2026
AP/AR Accounting Manager
A.R. Mazzotta
Old Saybrook, CT, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
AR/AP Accounting Manager
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Are you an experienced accounting professional ready to lead a team and make a meaningful impact on financial operations? We're partnering with a successful and growing organization in the Westbrook, CT area seeking an AR/AP Accounting Manager to oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow management, financial reporting, and accounting operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys improving processes, supporting business growth, and collaborating across departments.
This direct hire opportunity is offering qualified candidates $100,000-$120,000 depending on experience!
What You'll Do
Accounting Operations & Financial Management
- Oversee all Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities
- Ensure accurate and timely billing, collections, vendor payments, and account reconciliations
- Manage monthly AP close and assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes
- Review general ledger accounts and support journal entry preparation
- Monitor cash flow, forecasting, and budgeting activities
- Analyze financial data and prepare reports for leadership review
- Assist with audits and maintain supporting documentation
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, train, and support members of the finance team
- Establish and improve accounting procedures, internal controls, and workflow efficiencies
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
Business Support
- Manage sales commission calculations and payments
- Oversee state sales tax compliance
- Support inventory reconciliation and inventory accounting activities
- Maintain vendor records and vendor relationships
- Partner with operations, sales, customer service, and management teams
- Assist with payroll reporting and other accounting projects as needed
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
- 5+ years of accounting experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable responsibility
- Previous supervisory or management experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Experience with ERP/accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and leadership abilities
- Manufacturing, distribution, or related industry experience preferred
If you're looking for an opportunity to lead accounting operations while helping drive business success, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
A.R. Mazzotta is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of A.R. Mazzotta to employ, recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, marital status, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, or physical disability, religion, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
