Accounts Payable Manager

Seattle Foundation • Seattle, WA

395d • $82,000 - $90,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Manager at The Seattle Foundation is responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable and grants payable, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and internal controls. This role involves supervising the Accounts Payable Specialist, establishing procedures, collaborating with various departments, and maintaining vendor contracts. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience supervising Accounts Payable processes or team.
• Demonstrated nonprofit/fund accounting experience.
• Experience with Solver, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CE), and/or Business Central (BC) is a plus.
• Goal-oriented, proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to review and verify accuracy of data.
• Experience with creating and maintaining AP forms and internal forms.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Good writing skills for documenting workflows and procedures.
• Problem-solver with the ability to identify bottlenecks and implement solutions.
• Knowledge of accepted accounting and auditing practices and principles.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and personal maturity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Familiarity with nonprofit accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Process, supervise, and review accounts payable (AP) and grants payable (GP) tasks and transactions.
• Establish procedures and guidelines for AP and GP processes that support relevant policies and internal controls.
• Collaborate with the Gifts & Grants Director on cross-departmental procedures.
• Coordinate the maintenance of the Vendor Master File to ensure proper separation of duties.
• Create necessary AP/GP reports in Solver to support processing and reconciliation requirements.
• Reconcile related general ledger accounts including Accounts Payable, Grants Payable, and Accrued Expenses.
• Maintain relevant AP forms and supplier contracts, ensuring proper organizational standards.
• Train internal departments and external partners on AP and GP processing procedures.
• Ensure compliance with IRS 1099 requirements and oversee preparation of 1099s with the Accounts Payable Specialist.
• Liaise with internal IT staff and external software developers to troubleshoot AP/GP technical issues.
• Supervise, develop, and coach the Accounts Payable Specialist.
• Assist with documentation preparation for external auditors.
• Conduct ad-hoc reporting and research as requested.

Benefits

• AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with 5% matching increasing to 10% over time
• $1,200 annual remote work benefit
• $750 annual wellness benefit
• $1,200 annual transit benefit
• 3 weeks vacation
• 2 weeks sick leave
• 4 wellness days
• 13 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed