What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Manager position at SpectrumCareers?
Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable department
- Supervise, mentor, and develop Accounts Payable staff
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and payment runs
- Review and approve invoice coding, payment batches, and vendor setups
- Maintain vendor relationships and resolve payment discrepancies in a professional and timely manner
- Oversee monthly AP close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls
- Manage the annual 1099 reporting process and related tax documentation
- Partner with Procurement, Accounting, Treasury, and business stakeholders to improve processes and workflows
- Monitor AP aging and outstanding liabilities to ensure appropriate cash management
- Identify opportunities for automation, process improvements, and increased efficiency
- Assist with audits by preparing supporting schedules and responding to auditor requests
- Develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and performance metrics
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- 4 years of progressive accounts payable experience
- 1 years of supervisory or management experience
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, internal controls, and accounting principles
- Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills