The Accounts Payable Manager manages the Accounts Payable and Purchasing department functions. Daily supervision and support of Accounts Payable processing staff with the objective of continuous improvement in processing functions of the department. In concert with Human Resources, recruit, hire, train, manage, supervise, promote, discipline and discharge, if necessary, accounts payable/purchasing staff. Effectively manage all human resource issues per Company policies and procedures. Complete reviews and recommendations for assigned employees' performance ratings, promotions and pay changes. Primary Point of Contact on A/P and Purchasing issues with IES local business units. Identify, recommend and implement opportunities for process improvements. Troubleshoot Accounts Payable invoices that staff members are unable to process. Manage the day-to-day purchasing activities and ensure that all purchasing agents are meeting their personal performance standards. Confirm vendor purchases are properly authorized through purchase order system or approval of authorized Company manager and work with company purchasing personnel to resolve discrepancies. Manage the day-to-day Accounts Payable activities and ensure that all AP Specialists are meeting their personal performance standards. Process weekly check runs to pay invoices when due; Match checks to supporting documentation; Distribute checks to vendors when signed. Maintain vendor master file and assist with month-end closing of accounts payable. Understand sales/use laws as they relate to purchases from vendors and ensure correct tax is paid on Company purchases. Identify accounts payable charges for job costing and assist management in analyzing financial statement charges from accounts payable. Manages monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information; ensures accuracy of financial statements. Other responsibilities as assigned.