Manager, Operations Accounting Job at Acro Service Corp in Livonia

About Acro

For four decades, Acro Service Corporation (Acro) has provided customized workforce solutions to meet the demands of its clients in a continually evolving market. Acro’s services primarily include managed service provider (MSP) solutions for contingent labor, and temporary staffing services in engineering, information technology, accounting, finance, other professional, light industrial, and other labor categories. The company also provides project-based information technology application development and management solutions. Acro has developed a vendor management system (VMS) it uses in its MSP programs, along with other leading VMS applications in the market. Acro’s list of clients comprises the world’s leading organizations including Fortune 500 companies in many industries as well as public sector clients like several state governments. The company has received numerous awards from its clients and industry organizations. Staffing Industry Analysts, an industry think tank, ranks Acro as one of the Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S. HRO Today ranks Acro as one of nation’s leading MSP in its Bakers’ Dozen recognition. Come and join an organization that has been recognized among the Nation’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work for ten years running!

SUMMARY

Manage and direct the Company’s Payroll, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions working in conjunction with the Company’s CAO. Work with IT group to monitor and maintain integrity of data flow with regards to the above functions within the accounting system. Work with CAO and Financial Accounting Manager to monitor and maintain integrity of data flow from subledgers to general ledger and financial statements.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee and manage Payroll, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable as follows:

• Payroll for Contract Associates in a high-volume payroll environment

1. Supervise Payroll Manager and conduct annual performance reviews.
2. Serve as backup for Payroll Manager.
3. Serve as part of a multi-function team to monitor and maintain interface of accounting system with various source timekeeping systems and outside payroll vendor systems.
4. Produce reports from the accounting system as needed. Monitor and maintain source data and integrity of reports.
5. Work with CAO to maintain communication with personnel from other operations departments and troubleshoot operational issues as necessary.
6. Ensure cross training in all Payroll related functions.
7. Ensure documentation and maintenance of all work procedures. Continuously update and monitor compliance.
8. Continuous review and improvement of processes & procedures.
9. Other duties as assigned.

• Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable

1. Supervise A/R-A/P Manager and conduct annual performance reviews.
2. Review A/R Aging and supporting data and meet regularly with A/R-A/P Manager and A/R Coordinators to review status of accounts. Escalate collections issues in conformity with established procedures.
3. Recommend improvements in collections and lowering of days in receivables.
4. Review Dunn & Bradstreet (D&B) for new customers to determine if and how much credit to extend.
5. Review and monitor D&B’s continuously.
6. Ensure invoices are paid timely, accurately and with proper approval.
7. Serve as part of a multi-function team to monitor and maintain interface of accounting system with various source systems to produce accurate billings.
8. Ensure invoices are paid timely, accurately and with proper approval.
9. Produce reports from the accounting system as needed. Monitor and maintain source data and integrity of reports.
10. Work with CAO to maintain communication with personnel from other departments and troubleshoot operational issues as necessary.
11. Ensure cross training in all A/R and A/P related functions.
12. Ensure documentation and maintenance of all work procedures. Continuously update and monitor compliance.
13. Continuous review and improvement of processes & procedures.
14. Other duties as assigned.

• Other

1. Setup and maintain master data for customers and vendors.
2. Work with IT and other support functions to test changes and upgrades to accounting systems.
3. In conjunction with CAO, represent accounting group on tasks related to integrations with other business applications.
4. Monitor various accounting logs and ensure they are updated and distributed as needed.
5. Manage various daily, weekly and monthly tasks and approvals.
6. Work with CAO and Financial Accounting Group to ensure smooth and accurate flow of data from Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable to General Ledger accounts.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelors degree in Accounting.
• CPA preferred. 

Experience

• 10 years accounting experience with at least 3 years at a supervisory level.
• Working in or auditing through an accounting ERP system.
• Working with or auditing A/R, A/P, and payroll and strong knowledge of general processes related to these functions.
• Working knowledge of general ledger and financial statement accounting.

Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate with various types of people and organize projects among a broad spectrum of financial and operating personnel.
• Able to develop good relationships with various types of people.
• Proven ability to build team morale and earn and maintain credibility with direct reports – this requires leading by example.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to document accounting procedures in a thorough and user-friendly manner.
• Proficient with MS Excel, MS Word, and other MS Office applications.
• Willing and able to learn new accounting, payroll, and other business systems and maintain continuing knowledge.
• Willing to bring a sense of urgency to time-sensitive and mission-critical processes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequently sits, walks, and stands.
• May be required to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work remote, but in an office environment if the need arises in the Livonia office.
• The noise level in the work area is usually low.

Acro values diversity in our workforce and is an Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity Employer. Acro is also committed to hiring veterans and offers sponsorship opportunities.