Accounts Payable Manager

Hawkins Careers • Roseville, MN

4d • $90,000 - $98,000

About The Position

Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938. Learn more about us at https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/ ABOUT THE JOB The accounts payable manager leads a team to maintain accurate vendor master data, process invoices, make timely vendor payments, issue 1099s, reconcile accounts, calculate metrics, and administer the Procurement Card and Fuel Card programs. This position supports teams across the company, has visibility to all levels of leadership and reports to the Senior Accounting Manager.

Requirements

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in accounts payable or a related accounting field
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective teams that deliver results, foster cross-functional working relationships, analyze complex issues, recommend solutions, and balance priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• Knowledge and use of ERP systems, JD Edwards experience preferred
• Knowledge of GAAP and SOX requirements preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain strong vendor relationships through excellent customer service
• Ensure invoices are processed timely, accurately, and with proper support and approvals
• Manage the check run, reviewing and approving payments per company policies
• Monitor the received not vouchered listing, ensuring appropriate resolution of transactions
• Manage vendor master data, reviewing new vendors and vendor changes
• Issue timely and accurate 1099s
• Reconcile accounts payable, received not vouchered, and freight payable at month end
• Calculate and report accounts payable metrics
• Provide onboarding and training to new card users
• Activate / cancel cards and adjust credit limits
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures through user audits and follow-up
• Maintain a strong customer focus through timely response to questions and requested changes
• Lead the accounts payable team in setting and achieving team and personal goals
• Provide coaching and feedback on a regular basis to aid team members in reaching their goals
• Cross-train team members to support other functions
• Conduct periodic reviews of team members
• Ensure all processes adhere to company policies and procedures, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls requirements and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Maintain up to date work instruction for all key processes
• Assist with the year-end and interim external audit
• Assist with the internal and external SOX audits
• Model a focus on continuous improvement, ensuring processes and procedures are reviewed regularly for effectiveness and efficiency
• Utilize key metrics to assess process improvement opportunities, workload, and progress toward goals
• Foster proactive process reviews and improvements by team members
• Lead projects as assigned

Benefits

• Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more.
• Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.
• For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level