Accounting Manager, AP

JF Ahern • Fond Du Lac, WI

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About The Position

Join our dynamic Accounting Department and put your fast-paced, detail-oriented skills to work in a collaborative, team-focused environment. As Accounts Payable Manager, you will lead a team responsible for high-volume invoice processing using an automated workflow system, ensuring accuracy and efficiency throughout the accounts payable cycle. You will oversee implementations and upgrades of our automated workflow system and e-payables program, driving continuous process improvement and operational excellence. In this leadership role, you will supervise team performance, manage employee recruitment and development, and maintain strong departmental processes and internal controls. You will also be assigned general month-end close tasks contributing to the accuracy and timeliness of company financials. Your responsibilities will include managing and improving AP processes using technology-driven solutions, overseeing invoice processing and vendor inquiries, executing AP check runs, and ensuring proper documentation and approvals.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Experience in managing an Accounts Payable team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with automated workflow systems for document routing and approval.
• Experience with Hyland OnBase or comparable platforms.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to accuracy and efficiency.
• Dedication to exceptional customer service.
• Motivation to continuously learn and improve processes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with automated workflow systems.
• Knowledge of comparable platforms to Hyland OnBase.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for high-volume invoice processing using an automated workflow system.
• Ensure accuracy and efficiency throughout the accounts payable cycle.
• Oversee implementations and upgrades of the automated workflow system and e-payables program.
• Drive continuous process improvement and operational excellence.
• Supervise team performance and manage employee recruitment and development.
• Maintain strong departmental processes and internal controls.
• Contribute to the accuracy and timeliness of company financials during month-end close tasks.
• Manage and improve AP processes using technology-driven solutions.
• Oversee invoice processing and vendor inquiries.
• Execute AP check runs and ensure proper documentation and approvals.

Benefits

• 401(k) match and health benefits rank in the top 20% nationwide.
• Significant portion of profits shared with employees through bonus programs.
• Generous PTO with the opportunity to buy additional time off.
• Paid parental leave for maternity and paternity.
• Free, full-service mental health care for employees and their families.
• Access to on-site fitness centers and personal development funds.
• Education assistance, training programs, and development opportunities.
• Hybrid and flexible schedules for work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees