Accounting Supervisor - Manufacturing - Downers Grove, IL

• Manage A/P team operations, including hiring, terminations, coaching, performance management, and productivity. Oversee daily department activities and implement policies and programs.
• Communicate across teams and stakeholders, representing A/P in financial close, issue resolution, supplier interactions, and process discussions. Collaborate with Procurement on improvements and vendor issues.
• Lead monthly A/P close, including reconciliations, fluctuation analysis, system close steps, and audit coordination. Respond to internal and external audit requests.
• Ensure timely, accurate payments for invoices, expenses, and recurring transactions across multiple plants. Monitor A/P aging and related reports.
• Resolve system issues for invoice processing and payments. Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize working capital.
• Maintain A/P procedures and policies, ensuring staff compliance and collaborating on policy development and updates.
• Record and report intercompany material transactions accurately.
• Manage record retention, including onsite storage and offsite imaging services.
• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting, analyze results, and partner with department heads to maintain budgets.
• Provide payroll backup, assisting with salary and hourly payroll processing as needed.
• Support general accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, month/year-end close, audits, forecasts, and capital expenditure tracking.
• Prepare reports and assist with special projects, ensuring organized record-keeping.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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