Accounts Payable Manager

Who We Are Working at Reece & Fortiline means being part of a growing global company that brings our purpose and values to life every day. We celebrate our team members living our values and provide opportunities to build a long and remarkable career. We’re proud to support essential industries helping bring clean air and water to everyone. To learn more about our purpose and values, visit our career site at https://careers.reece.com/us/ Position Overview The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager oversees the AP dispute resolution process, ensuring timely and accurate handling of vendor inquiries, invoice discrepancies, payment delays, and payback inquiries. This role requires strong leadership, analytical problem-solving, and the ability to partner cross-functionally with finance and operations teams to streamline processes and improve vendor relationships. Key Responsibilities Supervise/mentor AP resolution specialists and disbursement process. Assign workload, set priorities, and monitor performance. Establish metrics and benchmarks to reduce AP match failure rates. Oversee vendor statement reconciliations and open receiver reports. Ability to perform sensitive vendor reconciliations on a monthly basis and resolve outstanding issues. Ensure timely response to vendor payment inquiries and escalate unresolved issues as needed. Monitor KPIs such as Days Payable Outstanding (DPO), average response time to inquiries, and ensuring team is incorporating the Reece values in day-to-day operations. Act as the primary escalation point for vendor payment issues. Partner with Sr. AP Manager and other internal stakeholders to align on resolution strategies. Foster positive vendor relationships by ensuring clear communication and timely issue resolution. Collaborate with branch leaders to resolve open discrepancies in a timely manner. The AP manager is required to have the knowledge and ability to understand the full AP cycle process. This position must work comfortably and efficiently in a large ERP environment within a centralized Accounts Payable department. Protects organization's confidential information. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 3–5 years of accounts payable experience, with at least 2 years in inventory-related Accounts Payable. Strong knowledge of AP processes, invoice to pay cycle and financial systems. Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (AS400, Eclipse or any other large ERP system. Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, reconciliation). Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools. Experience in manufacturing, wholesale distribution, or retail environments. Knowledge of inventory management and costing principles. Familiarity with process automation tools (AP automation software). Core competencies Leadership and team development Vendor relationship management Process improvement and change management Data driven decision making Following is a list of physical and mental requirements identified as necessary to achieve the essential functions of this role: Attendance – Ability to maintain the scheduled days and hours, including onsite presence at the assigned location as specified. Physical Capacities – Lift up to 25 pounds on occasion, sitting and standing for extended periods. Operation of Office Equipment — Job requires operation of equipment common to office settings, including computers, copiers, and other office equipment, including Near Vision, Manual Dexterity, and working in proximity to equipment. Oral Communication Skills – Speaking, Speech Clarity, and Speech Recognition. Written Communication Skills – Writing, Reading and Written Comprehension, and Written Expression. Mental Capacities – Achievement/Effort, Active Listening, Adaptability/Flexibility, Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Category Flexibility, Concern for Others, Cooperation and Coordination, Critical Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Dependability, Independence, Inductive Reasoning, Information Ordering, Initiative, Innovation, Maintenance of Relationships, Integrity, Oral Comprehension and Expression, Problem Sensitivity, Selective Attention, Self-Control, Service Orientation, Social Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Stress Tolerance, Support, and Time Management. Our commitment to excellent customer service is just part of our story. We’re also dedicated to supporting our most valuable asset, our associates! One of the ways we do this is by offering a variety of high-quality benefits for our associates and their families. All full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits: Medical and Dental Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts Company-paid Life Insurance Short Term Disability 401(k) Plan Paid Time Off (PTO) - plus paid holidays Parental Leave Voluntary benefits: Vision Long-term Disability Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Additional Voluntary Benefits through Corestream We're an equal opportunity employer and we welcome diversity and inclusion! Reece USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer— Employer Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, and any other status protected by law. At Reece, we are dedicated to helping our customers build a stronger, safer, and more comfortable future. With over 100 years of customer-first focus, we empower our people to make an impact every day. Whether you’re helping our trade customers with essential products or supporting our network from the Dallas-based Support Center, you’ll be part of a team that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a “get it done” attitude. Join us in improving lives through expert service, quality products, and a commitment to excellence across the plumbing, HVAC, Bath Kitchen and waterworks industries. Reece is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.