Accounts Payable Manager

At Horwitz, we don't just offer jobs—we build careers. For over 100 years, we've been a leader in HVAC, plumbing, electrical services, delivering exceptional service while fostering a supportive and innovative workplace. Joining our team means working with passionate professionals in a culture built on safety, accountability, professionalism, motivation, curiosity, and a can-do attitude.

We're committed to your growth with training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities. Along with competitive benefits—you'll be part of a company that values its employees and makes a positive impact in the community. Join Horwitz and become part of a legacy of excellence and opportunity.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Accounts Payable Manager at Horwitz provides an integral part of serving our vendors with excellent customer service while incorporating our core values of Safe, Accountable, Professional, Motivated, Can Do, and Curious. The position is responsible for

leading and performing the complete life cycle of all vendor and subcontractor invoices, including posting, coding, and generating checks for payment, as well as working directly with vendors to address any issues. Continuous process improvement and knowledge of industry best practices is expected, along with development and enforcement of strict internal controls.

RESPONSIBLITIES/DUTIES:

These responsibilities generally describe the nature of the position and may not be all inclusive:

• Manage records, bookkeeping and financial transactions

• Prepare sales and use tax reporting

• Prepare and distribute annual 1099 forms

• Monitor open payables for timely approval

• Develop and implement accounts payable policies and procedures

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Conduct yourself in accordance with Horwitz core values: Safe, Accountable, Professional, Motivated, Can Do and Curious

• Get better every day

• Possess a working knowledge of the following functions and serve as a backup as needed:

• • Process vendor and subcontractor invoices on a timely basis
• • Process credit card transactions on a timely basis
• • Reconcile statements
• • Record automatic vendor payments on a timely basis
• • Pay vendors and subcontractors on a timely basis

SUPERVISORY & PEOPLE LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Train and mentor accounts payable staff (3-5 A/P specialists)

• Plan, direct and coach work tasks and outputs

• Establish and lead new employee onboarding and training of organizational policies, role competencies, and company expectations

• Proactively evaluate performance and provide coaching, constructive feedback, and recognition or rewards as appropriate

• Partner with Human Resources for hiring and selection of new employees

• Resolve and address departmental complaints and concerns, escalating complex issues to Human Resources

• Lead by example and consistent application of company policies, values, and expectations for behavior and performance

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's or Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred

• Experience: 5 years of experience in accounts payable and 3 years of experience in general office management

• Technical Skills:
  
  Proficiency in accounting software and Excel (intermediate or advanced). Basic math skills. Intermediate computer skills.

• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and best practices

• Leadership and Supervisory skills: Demonstrated experience supervising team members and fostering a collaborative, results-driven work environment

• Communication skills: Excellent verbal communication skills to interact with employees and other departments. Strong interpersonal and customer services skills.

• Skills and Abilities:

• • Ability to lead, mentor, and guide team members to ensure high performance and accountability
• • Ability to independently organize, plan and prioritize work
• • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• • 10-key proficient
• Strong attention to detail