Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you an AR/AP leader with a passion for coaching and leading others? We are a 70 year old distributor of high tech manufacturing technologies with 16 offices around the country - and a sister company focusing on 3D solutions in Wisconsin - and approximately 400 employees, headquartered in Santa Fe Springs. We are committed, as a family of companies, to the survival and growth of the American manufacturing industry! (more about us by visiting About Ellison and See our ranking on Glassdoor.com )

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) Manager , with a focus on collections, to oversee our financial transactions and lead a team of skilled clerks. In this role, you will drive efficiency in our payables and receivables functions (again, with a focus on the collections side of the role), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong vendor and client relationships. In addition, you will coach, mentor and Lead your team on a day-to-day basis

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong leadership and people management skills —you know how to motivate, develop, and support a team.

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting .

• Experience managing both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to analyze financial data , optimize cash flow, and drive process improvements.

• Experience with Epicor and Salesforce is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide daily leadership, supervision, and coaching to a team of approximately 12 AP/AR clerks, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Ensure the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and collections.

Oversee the Accounts Receivable function, including:

• Managing collections and cash posting.

• Processing and posting credit card transactions.

• Handling UCC terminations.

• Overseeing parts and service invoicing and mailings.

Oversee the Accounts Payable function, including:

• Posting invoices, including job postings.

• Reporting outstanding expenses to controllers.

• Managing check runs and statement reconciliations.

Support office management needs, including overseeing supplies, coordinating with visitors, and assisting with company meetings.

Lead bi-weekly collections meetings with territory teams to monitor outstanding balances and strategize improvements.

Develop, implement, and update policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance within the AP/AR processes.

Conduct cash reconciliation, forecasting, and reporting to support financial decision-making.

Act as a key liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and maintain strong financial controls.

Why Join Us? This is more than just a management role—it’s an opportunity to make a significant impact on the financial health of our organization. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment , opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to lead a team that plays a vital role in our success.

What are we looking for?

Hands-on experience with accounts receivable and accounts payable, as well as supervisory and coaching acumen. Experience with Epicor and or SalesForce would be great, however strong exposure to a major ERP could suffice.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and bring your expertise to a thriving company, apply today

*Ellison Technologies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.”*

In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this California position is between $60k and $110k annually. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

You should be proficient in:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Accounts Receivable (AR)

Salary info:

$38.46 - $55.29 / hr

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