ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SUPERVISOR

Summary/Objective

Responsible for supervising and supporting the day to day activities of the Accounts Payable team. Performs as a working Supervisor and will process, research, and streamline activities of supplier invoice payments according to established accounts payable policies and procedures in an efficient, timely, and accurate manner of the company. Provides ongoing support to suppliers and internal customers and identifies and implements opportunities for improvement. 
About You: You will have experience working with SAP or ERP systems. You are very detail orientated, enthusiastic, and have the ability to multi task. You have experience working in a full cycle Account Payable department. You have experience using an invoice routing systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. (These examples donot include all of the functions that the employee may be expected to perform.)

Provides mentoring, coaching, and direction to the team on a regular basis.

Receive invoices from vendors for payment processing. Match purchase orders and invoices against receivable goods inventory to verify that invoice information stated is correct.

Contacts Purchasing Agents and Suppliers to inquire and resolveinvoice discrepancies.

Works closely with General Accounting to resolve GRIR issues.

Monthly statement reconciliation.

Process weekly payment runs to issue checks, wires, and ACHs and responsible for approving wire payments.

Work to process payments in a timely matter to ensure payment within vendor terms and to take advantage of payment discounts.

Use Optimize and Verify software efficiently to send A/P invoices through Process Director in order to post invoices in SAP.

Routinely analyzes AP aging report to identify and resolve issues. Understand and troubleshoot payment run proposals and work with IT and MDG as needed.

Learn and thoroughly understand the SAP supplier master data business partner (BP) and its relationship to POs, Process Director, and supplier subledger.

Provides support to invoice approvers on the ReadSoft approval and check requests processes.

Identifies and implements opportunities for streamlining and improving processes. Collaborates regularly with cross-functional teams.

Support the company unclaimed property process and policy.

Provide ad-hoc analyses and support to senior management.

Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KSA’S FOR EMPLOYMENT

An employee in this position, upon appointment, should have the equivalent of the following:

Solid Knowledge of the principles of accounts payable and payment processing.

Solid knowledge of computer use and software such as, Word and Excel.

Solid Knowledge of SAP, ReadSoft and the extrapolation of data for accounts payable purposes.

Basic knowledge of the use of standard office equipment such as photocopier and fax machine.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships.

Skill in problem solving and learning quickly.

Skill in excellent time management and organization.

Ability to be hands on with team, work independently and as a team member with excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to follow established work procedures with limited supervision.

Ability to demonstrate personal initiative to seek out information and details necessary to complete a work assignment.

Ability to exhibit attention to detail in accurately completing work assignments.

Ability to accurately compare and check the accuracy of names and numeral codes.

Ability to proofread written materials and identify errors and take corrective action.

Ability to respond to daily requests from suppliers and internal customers in a timely fashion.

Ability to use empathetic listening skills when dealing on a personal level through telephone interactions with suppliers and internal customers.

Ability to control emotions and maintain consistent performance under pressure, uncertainty or opposition.

Ability to develop strong working relationships with Purchasing Agents and Suppliers.

Education and Experience includes a Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting.Previous SAP and accounts payable experience with demonstrated attention to detail skills is highly desired. Previous leadership experience of 2 years is required.

Work Environment

Hybrid – 2 days remote Monday & Friday and 3 days in office Tuesday - Thursday

May require occasional travel

Changeability:Management of Hunter Douglas, Inc. reserves the right to modify, change, or eliminate this job description at any time, with or without notice.

Benefits of working for Hunter Douglas include:

• 13 days of paid time off accrued yearly and 6 days of PST accrued yearly; 9 paid holidays, 6 weeks paid parental leave, 40 hours family care time off and 12 hours of paid volunteer work.
• Medical ( Kaiser or Cigna), dental ( Delta Dental), a vision plan ( VSP), life insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D, dependent life, and HSA and FSA flexible spending accounts, and pet insurance.
• 401(k) with 6% company match and annual retirement contribution, and a college investment savings program.
• Employee development including education tuition assistance, and on-site development through Hunter Douglas University.
• Robust wellness program with monthly company wellness challenges.
• Generous discount on window coverings, charitable contribution match, employee assistance program, adoption assistance, dependent scholarships, on-site physical therapists and more!

Hiring Range: $61,600-$77,000, discretionary bonus eligible.