An Accounts Payable Manager job in Woodinville, WA is available at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE). This key position will be responsible for the management of accounts payable, including invoice processing, expense reporting, payment processing, general ledger reconciliation and issue resolution. Progressive experience in accounting operations (specifically AP), internal controls and financial systems is required, as well as the ability to interact with all levels of management, cross-functional teams and business partners.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is a premium wine company that is proud to call the greater Seattle area our home. We are a collection of distinctive wine estates and maker of some of the finest wines in the world because we value our vineyards and the art of winemaking. This focus has resulted in our ability to offer our consumers extraordinary and distinctive wines from some of the best regions in the world.

Accounts Payable Manager job responsibilities include:

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable to process invoices and payments compliantly, efficiently and timely to meet service levels and achieve performance metrics
• Maintain productive relationships with internal and external partners and prioritize work to promote and deliver a high level of proactive service and degree of customer satisfaction
• Monitor accounts payable processes for adherence to policies and procedures to maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure that processes are working effectively and efficiently
• Oversee the month-end accounts payable closing including preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure financial reporting is accurate and timely
• Manage employee expense reporting and corporate card processes to ensure compliance with policies and timely and accurate payment
• Manage vendor master data, vendor onboarding, and vendor add and change requests to ensure accurate and complete information to support purchasing, payment and reporting
• Manage team performance including hiring, training, developing, motivating, scheduling, monitoring and coaching to ensure that service levels and performance metrics are achieved
• Recommend changes to processes to support continuous improvement efforts including documenting and maintaining procedures, developing and maintaining key performance indicators (KPIs), and leading process automation projects
• Manage statutory compliance for accounts payable to include maintaining invoice and W9 documentation and performing annual 1099 and escheatment filings timely and accurately

Position Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor degree or 7 years of accounts payable experience
• Experience with AP automation and large ERP system (JDE experience preferred)
• Leadership experience, ability to coach and mentor employees effectively
• Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• 1099 and escheatment reporting experience
• Proficient knowledge and use of Microsoft Office (Word, and Excel).

Your Compensation:

$92,552-$120,296/yr. based upon relevant experience. 

At Ste. Michelle Wine Estates we believe in paying our employees equal pay for equal work. Individual offers are made dependent upon a candidate’s prior experience and education level as it pertains to the role.

Benefits of working with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates:

Our Total Rewards programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented, curious people with a passion for innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and growth. We offer leading programs that inspire and reward superior performance and foster an inclusive, diverse, and healthy workforce.

• Health Care Coverage including medical, dental, vision & prescription – eligible on date of hire for full-time employees
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• 401(k) with Employer Match and Supplemental Contribution
• Employee Wine Discounts

Culture at Ste. Michelle:

We Challenge: We are driven to succeed in everything we do, and we challenge ourselves and our team to perform at the highest level.

We Care: We put people first – our team, our consumers, our customers, our communities.

We Collaborate: We believe there is nothing we can’t accomplish – together – and we believe lifting up those around us is essential to achieving both individual and collective success.

Harvest your potential, Uncork the possibilities! If you are interested in our Accounts Payable Manager job in Woodinville, WA please apply now.

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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class. For more information, see the EEOC's "Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law" poster.