AR/AP Manager

As our Accounting Operations Manager, you'll oversee the day-to-day execution of critical accounting functions, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, and payroll administration support. You'll lead a team responsible for maintaining accurate financial transactions, resolving operational challenges, and improving processes that support our business and customers.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by strengthening financial controls, developing your team, and introducing efficiencies that support Benore's continued success.

• Lead daily accounting operations, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, and assigned payroll administration activities.
  

• Oversee billing processes to ensure accurate and timely invoicing in accordance with customer contracts, rates, tariffs, and supporting documentation.
  

• Manage accounts receivable activities, including collections support, dispute resolution, credit memos, re-billing, and monitoring outstanding balances.
  

• Direct accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, vendor reconciliation, and timely payment processing.
  

• Coordinate payroll-related transactions, documentation, and exception resolution while working closely with Payroll and Operations leadership.
  

• Lead, train, and develop accounting support personnel, ensuring workloads are effectively managed and departmental expectations are met.
  

• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), internal controls, workflow documentation, and training materials to improve accuracy and consistency.
  

• Monitor departmental KPIs, including billing accuracy, processing timelines, outstanding transactions, dispute resolution, and overall productivity.
  

• Maintain customer and vendor information, billing tariffs, and transaction controls within ERP, transportation management, and related business systems.
  

• Collaborate with Operations, Treasury, Payroll, and other departments to resolve transaction discrepancies and improve financial processes.
  

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual processes, strengthen internal controls, and improve overall efficiency.
  

• Support month-end and year-end accounting activities by ensuring accurate documentation, timely reconciliations, and transaction readiness.
  

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive financial and business information.
  

• Complete required company development, safety, quality, and compliance training.
  

• Adhere to BLS policies, DOT and OSHA regulations, C-TPAT best practices, and applicable ISO quality management standards.
  

• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Join a team where your leadership, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to operational excellence will make a difference. At Benore, you'll have the opportunity to strengthen accounting operations, develop talented professionals, and contribute directly to the financial performance of an established transportation and logistics company.

Benore Logistic Systems, Inc. is dedicated to developing and implementing innovative supply chain solutions that strengthen our customers' competitive position and exceed their expectations.

Established in 1994 in Erie, Michigan, Benore remains a family-owned organization led by Jeffery Benore, CEO and President, and Joan Benore, Vice President.

For more than three decades, our commitment to operational excellence, customer service, and continuous improvement has helped us grow into a comprehensive logistics provider offering transportation, warehousing, supply chain management, and on-site services across the United States.

Our core principle, "A Partnership in Performance," reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional service while building lasting relationships with our customers and associates.

“At Benore Logistic Systems, Inc., we believe in challenging the status quo in everything we do. Our actions are focused on becoming a better business partner to our customers, an employer of choice, and exceeding targets for sustainability and social responsibility.” – Jeffery M. Benore, President and CEO

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
  
• Five or more years of experience in accounting operations, billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, shared services, payroll administration, transaction processing, or related accounting support functions preferred.
  
• Previous supervisory, team leadership, or workload management experience preferred.
  
• Strong understanding of accounting transaction processes, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, and payroll administration support.
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and maintain accuracy in a high-volume business environment.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting or data analysis preferred.
  
• Experience with ERP systems, transportation management systems (TMS), billing tariffs, or customer and vendor master data management preferred.
  
• Familiarity with process improvement, workflow automation, internal controls, and standard operating procedures.
  
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  

• Competitive pay and 401(k) matching
  
• Section 125 Pre-Tax Benefit Plan
  

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option
  
• 24/7 virtual healthcare through Teladoc & Telehealth Services
  
• Wellness programs for chronic conditions, including diabetes and cancer support
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial resources
  

• Life & AD&D Insurance
  
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  

• Paid time off (PTO)
  
• Paid holidays and training
  
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
  
• Employee engagement programs
  
• Referral program with incentives up to $2,000 (Eligibility excludes Temporary Employees, Managers, Assistant Managers, Talent Acquisition, Safety and Driver Supervisors, and Human Resources.)