What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Manager position at BEARCOM OPERATING LLC?
About BearCom:
- Largest Distributor of Wireless Voice, Data, and Video Solutions in North America
- 40 Years Industry-Leading Experience
- Partnerships with Motorola, JVC Kenwood, Avigilon, More
- 75 Branches Across North America
The Accounts Payable Manager reports to the Director of Accounting and is responsible all activities in the accounts payable department for US and Canada. Central to this, is providing direction and mentoring to the accounts payable staff. This includes hiring new team members when necessary and supervising their training on our systems and procedures, as well as reviewing the work they produce. The manager will be expected to identify process improvements and efficiencies, update the procedures as needed, test and implement new systems, and assist with the seamless addition of new acquisitions to the BearCom group of companies.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor the Accounts Payable team, ensuring high accuracy and productivity.
- Oversee invoice processing, vendor payments, expense reports, credit memos, and reconciliations.
- Manage vendor relationships and resolve complex discrepancies or escalations.
- Monitor AP aging, cash disbursements, and enforce internal controls.
- Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization across locations.
- Partner with IT and finance leadership to optimize AP system functionality.
- Support internal and external audits with required reporting and documentation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
- 7 years of Accounts Payable experience, including 3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong understanding of AP workflows, three-way matching, and compliance controls.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.) and advanced Excel skills.
- Experience with AP Express or similar automated AP workflow systems, preferred.
- High drive for success in fast paced and demanding environment.
- Demonstrated success in departmental improvements.
- Must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as attention to detail and accuracy.
- Must have strong leadership skills and professionalism.
- Must be able to successfully multi-task on a variety of assignments.
- Strong communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills for training personnel, interacting with vendors and communicating with upper-level management.
- Able to organize, prioritize, and plan accordingly in order to meet scheduled deadlines.
- Drug screenings and background checks are part of the hiring process, which may include a Motor Vehicle Record check.
Benefits:
BearCom wants to elevate your professional growth! We place high value in investing in the development of our team members and advancing your technical capabilities. BearCom can provide extensive on-the-job training, and covers all fees associated with most professional certifications.
You’ll also receive:
- Highly Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life, Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Matching 401k Plan
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
BearCom is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We seek to recruit and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other disability protected by law. All employment is decided based upon qualifications, merit, and business need.