Accounts Payable Manager

Zelestra

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Manager owns the end-to-end P2P process for Zelestra US, oversees the offshore GBS accounting team, and ensures timely and accurate vendor payments. This hands-on role also supports reconciliations, month-end close, and broader accounting activities as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
5+ years of Accounts Payable / Procure-to-Pay experience, including full-cycle AP ownership.
Experience with offshore, shared-service, GBS, or BPO accounting teams preferred.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, three-way match, and 1099 reporting.
ERP experience required; SAP S/4HANA preferred.
Advanced Excel skills and experience in high-volume, multi-entity environments.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Self-directed, hands-on, and comfortable managing competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Renewable energy or construction accounting experience and CPA/APM credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end P2P process, including invoice processing, approvals, payments, vendor setup, and 1099 reporting.
Manage AP reconciliations, accruals, aging, month-end close, and compliance with internal controls.
Partner with Treasury and cross-functional teams to support payment timing, cash forecasting, and process improvements.
Maintain AP policies, procedures, controls, and system enhancements.
Oversee the offshore GBS team responsible for day-to-day AP processing.
Provide direction, review, prioritization, and escalation support to ensure quality and service levels.
Monitor KPIs, accuracy, and process performance while driving continuous improvement.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
Assist with audits, tax-related activities, ERP enhancements, and ad hoc accounting projects.