What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Supervisor position at Conn Selmer?
Description
At Conn Selmer, we're passionate about music and dedicated to producing the highest-quality instruments for musicians of all skill levels. As a member of our organization, we seek candidates who possess the following values: Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Inclusivity, and Innovation. Please see our Conn Selmer website (www.connselmer.com) for more information about who we are.
The Accounts Payable Supervisor will oversee the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, three-way matching, payment processing, vendor maintenance, and month-end closing activities. Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls and develop and implement process improvements to streamline AP workflows and increase automation.
Responsibilities
At Conn Selmer, we're passionate about music and dedicated to producing the highest-quality instruments for musicians of all skill levels. As a member of our organization, we seek candidates who possess the following values: Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Inclusivity, and Innovation. Please see our Conn Selmer website (www.connselmer.com) for more information about who we are.
The Accounts Payable Supervisor will oversee the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, three-way matching, payment processing, vendor maintenance, and month-end closing activities. Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls and develop and implement process improvements to streamline AP workflows and increase automation.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate Accounts Payable staff.
- Ensure invoices are processed accurately and within established standards, policies, and payment terms.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies by working with Purchasing, Receiving, and vendors.
- Review payment batches, ACH transactions, wire transfers, and check runs.
- Maintain vendor records, including W-9 documentation and tax reporting requirements.
- Monitor AP aging reports and prioritize payment schedules to maximize cash flow while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
- Generate and analyze AP metrics and reports for management.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for complex vendor and payment issues
- BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
- 5 years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including supervisory or team lead responsibilities.
- Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of AP processes, internal controls, and accounting principles.
- Experience working within ERP systems is required, experience with Microsoft Dynamics, AS400 and IntelliChief is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills as well as ability to plan, multi-task, collaborate, and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
- Requires long periods of sedentary work.
- Requires repetitive upper movement – keyboarding and monitor use.
- Ability to work in an office environment with occasional visits to manufacturing areas.