Regional Accounting Manager - Eurofins Built Environment Testing East

The Regional Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily accounting operations within the Built Environment East region. This role collaborates closely with the national AR/AP teams to ensure the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of accounting records, processes, and reporting for all regional business units. The Regional Accounting Manager will provide guidance, training, and support to ensure the efficient execution of accounting functions, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.The role involves tracking key performance indicators, identifying opportunities for process improvements, and analyzing data to improve efficiency.The Regional Accounting Manager can work from any of the Eurofins Built Environment Testing labs on the East Coast (Marlton, NJ; Chantilly, VA; Cary, NC; Fort Mill, SC; Atlanta, GA; Orlando, FL or Fort Lauderdale, FL).Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Accounts PayableVendor management: Build relationships with key vendors, identify new/backup vendors, onboard new vendors, communicate best practice procurement requirements.Oversee creation and updates of routine and blanket purchase orders using a BSM system for BU, ensure proper GL codingEnsure purchases are made within allocated budgetOptimize regional consumable spend through financial analysis, vendor consolidation, and contract negotiation.Train new staff on the use of Business Spend Management (BSM) software.Act as first point of escalation to resolve issues related to requisitions, vendor invoice paymentsReview monthly procurement reports and oversee timely resolution of pending issuesAccounts Receivable Ensures SOPs are created, training complete for pricing and invoicing procedures of special projectsAct as point of escalation for clients related to online enrollment, password, sign-on issues and other online related questionsSupport NSC with asks from staff accountants and financial auditsCoordinate monthly AR report review; prioritize and track action items through resolutionLiaise with AR team and clients to resolve unapplied cash, invoice discrepancies, and agingIdentify and propose process improvements and efficiency gains across BSM, LIMs, Payment, and communication systemsOtherCoordinate regional benchmarking projects and reportsTrack Accounting KPIs for each Business UnitDevelop training resources and accounting best practice standardsProvide input for annual budget planning