Sr. Accounting Manager - Accounts Payable & Credit

Indiana, United States


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Type: Permanent

Experience: Standard Management (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Category: Accounting / Finance / Insurance

Industry: Manufacturing & Dist / Other

Date Posted: 10/08/2025

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Sr. Accounting Manager - Accounts Payable & Credit

 

Our food production client, located in the central part of Indiana, is actively seeking a Sr. Accounting Manager – Accounts Payable & Credit. The Senior Accounts Payable and Credit Manager is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the full cycle of accounts payable and credit management processes. This individual ensures the integrity of financial operations, manages vendor relationships, drives process improvements, and safeguards the company's credit risk exposure.

 

Sr. Accounting Manager Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the end-to-end AP process, including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor maintenance, and reconciliations.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee month-end and year-end close activities related to AP.
  • Implement process improvements to optimize payment cycles and minimize errors.
  • Maintain positive vendor relationships and resolve payment discrepancies promptly.
  • Develop and enforce credit policies and procedures to minimize risk and improve cash flow.
  • Review and approve credit applications, establish credit limits, and monitor customer creditworthiness.
  • Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service teams on credit terms and risk management.
  • Manage collections and aged receivables to ensure timely payment and reduce DSO (Days Sales Outstanding).
  • Partner with legal or collections agencies as needed for delinquent accounts.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AP specialists and credit analysts.
  • Serve as a business partner to cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Sales, and Legal.
  • Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to monitor AP and credit health.
  • Assist in audits (internal and external) and ensure compliance with SOX or other applicable standards.
  • Drive systems enhancements and help implement finance technology tools (e.g., ERP, automation platforms).
  • Oversee the maintenance and optimization of AP/AR systems and software, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

 

Sr. Accounting Manager Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit management or financial risk management; plus 3+ years in a management position with direct reports.
  • Industry experience with manufacturing organizations greater than 1 billion dollars in revenue. CPG or food and beverage preferred.
  • Strong leadership, team management, and team building skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with ERP systems and advanced data analysis tools.
  • SAP experience preferred.
  • Detail oriented, organized, and able to work under ambiguous environments.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

 

For more information, please submit a confidential resume to melva@mriz.net

 

Melva Lowry

1531 West Oak St.

Zionsville, IN 46077

 

Visit our website at www.mriz.net

 

Due to the high volume of resumes received, only applicants with SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE requested by our clients will be contacted.  All replies are held in strict confidence.  MRI Zionsville WILL NOT share your personally identifiable information WITHOUT your permission.

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