Accounts Payable Manager

Andrews Distributing Company of North Texas • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Accounts Payable Manager oversees supplier master data, payment transactions, and company financial commitments. The role manages the accounts payable function to ensure accurate invoice processing and timely disbursements in accordance with vendor terms, while identifying opportunities to optimize processes and improve department efficiency. The position also supports month-end close, vendor management, corporate card administration, and the development and supervision of Accounts Payable Specialists. It is part of the Finance, Accounting and Compliance team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or another related field.
• 5+ years of Accounts Payable and/or Accounting Management experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Advanced Excel experience, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Proven leadership and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily activities of the Accounts Payable team, including accurate invoice posting and timely disbursements in accordance with vendor terms.
• Approve invoices and oversee supplier master data additions and changes.
• Ensure invoices, purchase orders, AP workflows, batches, and payments are processed correctly and efficiently.
• Train invoice approvers on AP processes and procedures.
• Provide direction on complex problem resolution and troubleshoot issues for the Accounts Payable team.
• Ensure the team provides effective customer service to company leaders, team members, business partners, and other stakeholders.
• Work with vendors to resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
• Manage vendor payment settlement runs and regularly review vendor aging, direct debit recording, and invoice payment timeliness.
• Maintain 1099 supplier files in WorkDay and file 1099/1096 forms annually.
• Support accurate and timely monthly AP close, including reviewing invoices for missing sales tax, reclassifying cost variance, finalizing purchase orders, completing AP tasks, and reviewing open invoices in AP automation.
• Collaborate with accounting leaders to promote teamwork, communication, and consistency in accounting processes and procedures.
• Establish department metrics aligned with department standards and company goals.
• Administer company accounting programs and processes, including the corporate credit card program.
• Lead vendor conversion to corporate credit card or ACH payments.
• Respond to team member questions and resolve problems.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Identify, implement, and facilitate process improvements and task automation.
• Partner with accounting managers on internal controls and system enhancements, and support internal and external audits.
• Coach and develop Accounts Payable team members; assist with hiring and training.
• Provide cross-training opportunities within the Accounting team.
• Monitor team productivity, provide constructive feedback and coaching, communicate regularly with the AP team, and develop and track team performance metrics.

Benefits

• Weekly pay every Friday.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Free beer throughout the year, or root beer for employees under 21.

What This Job Offers

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