ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER

The Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for managing, directing, and overseeing the operational functions and activities of the Accounts Payable department; ensuring workflow requirements are performed in a timely and accurate manner; maintaining cost effective and efficient processes; and delivering superior internal and external customer service in support of organizational goals. Must be a great leader, mentor, and communicator to ensure the goals of the department and company are met. Must be a positive role model for the team.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Accounts Payable Manager)

• Lead the Accounts Payable Team including evaluating the performance of direct reports and mentoring employees. Manage team productivity, accuracy and quality in processing vendor invoices and payments.
• Partner with stakeholders to create actionable AP metrics (KPI's) and develop a structure for periodic business reviews.
• Ensure compliance within the areas of AP and disbursement internal controls
• Oversee invoice approval process through a 3-way match ERP system workflow
• Provide accounting assistance to management and employees related to vendor expenses and payment processing research, expense analysis, and procedures.
• Partnering with Procurement department to resolve purchase order and vendor invoice issues.
• Ensure timely approval and payment of the Company's invoices, utilizing best practices to ensure the most efficient use of the Company's cash and internal customers' time in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Prepare month-end closing tasks, including month end AP accruals.
• Assist with internal and external audits as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS (Accounts Payable Manager)

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (or related field of study)
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience as an Accounts Payable Manager.
• Prior experience with large Financial systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics are good)
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills (proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Experience working within a high-volume AP environment.
• Ability to work with all levels to identify and fix problems.
• Experience with a large company that has multi-location, multi-state setting.