Manager Accounting Services

Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a globally recognized organization in animal health and nutrition. We are a manufacturer and marketer of medicated feed additives, vaccines, nutritional specialty products, and mineral nutrition. We strive to be a trusted partner with livestock producers, farmers, veterinarians, and consumers who raise or care for farm and companion animals by providing solutions to help them maintain and enhance the health of their animals. The Manager Accounting Services is an integral part of our Finance team based out of our US - Teaneck, NJ site.

The Accounting Services Manager oversees end-to-end payables and receivables operations, ensuring accurate processing, strong internal controls, timely close support, and excellent vendor and customer experience. This role leads day-to-day AP/AR execution, partners cross-functionally to resolve issues, and drives process improvements that strengthen cash flow, reduce risk, and increase efficiency.

• Accounts Payable (AP) / Master Data
• Oversee full-cycle AP, including invoice intake, coding, approvals, 2-/3-way match (as applicable), and payment processing.
• Oversee vendor master data; ensure W-9 collection, 1099 tracking (as applicable), and compliance with payment terms.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries promptly; escalate recurring issues and partner with Procurement/Operations to prevent rework.
• Oversee payment runs (ACH, wire, check) and ensure appropriate segregation of duties and authorization controls.
• Monitor AP aging, optimize payment timing, and support working-capital goals while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Manage full-cycle AR, including invoicing, cash application, collections, dispute resolution, and customer account maintenance.
• Partner with Sales/Customer Success/Operations to address billing issues, credit holds, and customer disputes.
• Monitor AR aging and collection effectiveness; drive timely follow-up to improve DSO and reduce bad-debt risk.
• Support credit review processes (as applicable), including credit checks, credit limit recommendations, and documentation.
• Ensure accurate revenue-related AR processes align with company policies and customer contractual terms.
• Cash Management, Reconciliations & Close Support
• Oversee daily cash activity, including bank deposits, cash postings, and coordination of wires/ACH as needed.
• Prepare and/or review bank, AP, and AR reconciliations; investigate and resolve variances in a timely manner.
• Support monthly/quarterly/year-end close by preparing schedules, accrual support, and balance sheet reconciliations for AP/AR-related accounts.
• Coordinate with auditors and provide requested documentation for AP/AR, cash, and controls testing.

Accountable Business Acumen, Collaborative, Committed, Communicating Effectively, Interacting with People at Different Levels, Interpersonal Skills / Communication, Managing Time, Prioritizing and Organizing Work, Problem Solving, Trustworthy Working with Financial Information Skills.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of progressive experience in AP/AR or accounting operations, including team leadership or lead responsibilities. Strong knowledge of AP/AR best practices, internal controls, and reconciliation concepts. Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems (e.g., JDEdwards Oracle, Dynamics) and advanced Excel skills.