About Us: Echelon Supply and Service is a leading provider of premium industrial and hydraulic hose solutions for commercial and defense markets across North America. Since 1976, we've built our reputation on a customer-first approach, delivering quality products and exceptional support. Headquartered in Liverpool, NY, we operate over ten locations in the U.S. and Canada, with recent expansion to the west coast. Our mission is to be North America's premier industrial and hydraulic hose supplier, empowering our customers' success through reliable, innovative products and outstanding service. Join us in shaping the future of industrial and hydraulic solutions! Job Summary: Responsible for overseeing Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) team members across the organization, ensuring alignment on processes and objectives. Accountable for the accurate and timely completion of major projects, as well as month-end and year-end reporting. Duties and Responsibilities: + Evaluate, develop, and enhance departmental controls, systems, and procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency. + Hire, train, and motivate accounting staff while supervising and delegating tasks within the department. + Participate in audits and general ledger reconciliations. + Ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the organization’s billing processes. + Conduct daily reviews of A/R aging reports to identify overdue invoices and implement processes to improve cash flow and reduce outstanding receivables. + Develop relationships with external partners to streamline the collection process and resolve credit and collection disputes with customers. + Oversee electronic cash receipt and disbursement processes, including uploading positive pay files. + Ensure sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements. + Supervise the A/P manager and department, ensuring objectives align with company policies. + Investigate customer credit risk, provide recommendations on credit applications, and evaluate and set credit limits for new and existing customers. + Collaborate with internal teams and management to address queries from internal and external parties. + Manage the vendor credit card payment system and reconcile accounts monthly. Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, finance, or a related field. + Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience at the management level. + Strong understanding of standard accounting practices and principles. + Proven leadership and management skills. + Strong ethical standards and values. + Ability to work independently and within a team. + Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills. + Adherence to company policies and procedures. + Strong verbal communication skills to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders and management. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office and various ERP software systems. Skills and Abilities: + Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. + Effective leadership and team-building skills. + Ability to adapt to changing environments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly required to: + Speak clearly and have good hearing ability. + Engage in both active tasks and office work at a desk. This role requires the ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, and lift items up to 50 lbs. Echelon Supply and Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.