Accounting Manager

Robert Half has partnered with a fast growing company in Raleigh to assist them in hiring an experienced Accounting Manager. This Accounting Manager will lead a high-volume accounting operations team. This role oversees accounts receivable, billing, collections, cash application, accounts payable, and related workflows while driving process improvements, automation, and internal controls. The ideal candidate brings strong team leadership, a disciplined approach to process design, and the ability to build efficient accounting workflows that support continued growth.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the daily performance of accounting operations, ensuring smooth execution across accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, collections, and cash posting activities.

• Supervise and develop accounting team members by setting expectations, coaching performance, and creating cross-training plans that strengthen coverage and accountability.

• Oversee the full customer billing cycle, including invoice preparation, timely submission, payment application, follow-up on outstanding balances, and issue resolution for client accounts.

• Track operational and financial indicators such as receivable aging, collection results, processing timeliness, and productivity trends to identify areas needing attention.

• Maintain strong disbursement practices by reviewing approval workflows, supporting timely vendor payments, and reinforcing effective internal controls.

• Improve departmental efficiency by identifying bottlenecks, introducing automation, and refining reporting and workflow processes.

• Establish and update standard operating procedures, process documentation, and backup plans to support consistency and business continuity.

• Work closely with teams across operations, sales, finance, and technology to improve data quality, streamline onboarding activities, and enhance accounting accuracy.

• Contribute to system-related projects, reporting upgrades, and broader continuous improvement efforts that support scalable accounting operations

• 7+ years of experience in accounting operations with hands-on responsibility for accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, collections, and cash application.
• Prior success leading, mentoring, and developing accounting staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, transaction workflows, and methods for improving accounting processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for analysis, reconciliation, reporting, and operational tracking.
• Experience supporting general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Familiarity with billing systems, workflow automation tools, and technology used to manage high-volume accounting activities.
• Background in vendor management, expense processing, credit card reconciliation, and service-focused business environments is preferred.