Accounts Payable Assistant Manager

MYR Group•Thornton, CO

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Accounts Payable Manager leads a team of AP associates, ensuring accurate invoice processing, payment execution, and compliance with company policies. MYR Group Inc. (MYR Group) is a publicly traded holding company of specialty electrical construction companies. MYR Group subsidiaries work on large-scale electrical construction projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. We contribute to a clean energy future while fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment. Our culture is built on shared values and mutual respect, where teamwork and collaboration occur naturally. Throughout our rich history, we have partnered with utilities, municipalities, commercial clients, and developers to deliver some of the largest and most complex projects, including new construction, upgrades, maintenance and repair for transmission, distribution and substation facilities, commercial and industrial electrical construction, emergency and storm restoration, clean energy, pre-construction services, and engineer-procure-construct (EPC) methods of project delivery.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of progressively-responsible Accounts Payable operations experience
Minimum 5 years full cycle AP experience
Minimum 5 years of experience with major ERP software such as Oracle or SAP
Minimum 5 years of experience in a lead or supervisory Accounts Payable role
Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
Knowledge of applicable governmental regulations
Proven ability to manage priorities and workflow efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Proven ability to professionally interact with vendors, clients, colleagues, auditors, lenders, etc.
Proven ability to handle escalated issues/concerns calmly and professionally

Nice To Haves

Associate's' degree or BS/BA degree in Accounting, Business or similar discipline is preferred
Excellent knowledge and understanding of Accounts Payable or accounting software and business systems
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Maintain high standards of accuracy and accountability
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent analytical skills
Proven decision-making skills and problem-solving capabilities
Leadership skills

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise AP (Accounts Payable) team in a onsite work environment
Schedule, plan, and coordinate employee work
Monitor and evaluate the work performance of staff supervised
Ensure invoices are processed accurately in timely manner and payments are issued in accordance with contractual payment terms
Ensure all payments issued have been properly reviewed for accuracy and approved in accordance with MYR Financial Signature Authority Policy FA 03.12
Ensure vendor payments are issued in accordance with contractual terms
Ensure invoices are approved and payments are issued in accordance with GAAP and MYR SOX controls
Assist with the monthly accounting close process; ensure timely delivery of AP Aging reports and analysis
Promptly respond to escalated issues arising from vendors and internal staff
Develop and maintain training and SOP documentation to ensure proper and consistent execution of AP procedures
Ensure application of best practices and procedures
Recommend revisions to procedures as required to improve operations
Ensure vendors are set-up in accordance with MYR policies; perform annual vendor master data maintenance
Demonstrate experience managing 1099 reporting in compliance with IRS requirements, including reviewing and validating 1099 data for accuracy, completeness, and proper classifications, and verifying Form W‑9 information (TIN and entity type)
Perform unclaimed property research and support escheatment processes, including identification of outstanding or aged payments and compliance with state filing requirements
Review and account for all "Received Not Vouchered" transactions
Regular and predictable attendance
Other duties as assigned
Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards

Benefits

Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums)
Dental – 100% employer-paid premium
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases
Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday)
Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential
Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!)
Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment
Company-paid business travel accident insurance
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents