Accounts Payable Manager

Bearcom•Garland, TX

77d•Onsite

About The Position

About BearCom: Largest Distributor of Wireless Voice, Data, and Video Solutions in North America 40+ Years Industry-Leading Experience Partnerships with Motorola, JVC Kenwood, Avigilon, +More 75+ Branches Across North America The Accounts Payable Manager reports to the Director of Accounting and is responsible all activities in the accounts payable department for US and Canada. Central to this, is providing direction and mentoring to the accounts payable staff. This includes hiring new team members when necessary and supervising their training on our systems and procedures, as well as reviewing the work they produce. The manager will be expected to identify process improvements and efficiencies, update the procedures as needed, test and implement new systems, and assist with the seamless addition of new acquisitions to the BearCom group of companies.

Requirements

7+ years of Accounts Payable experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
Strong understanding of AP workflows, three-way matching, and compliance controls.
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.) and advanced Excel skills.
High drive for success in fast paced and demanding environment.
Demonstrated success in departmental improvements.
Must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as attention to detail and accuracy.
Must have strong leadership skills and professionalism.
Must be able to successfully multi-task on a variety of assignments.
Strong communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills for training personnel, interacting with vendors and communicating with upper-level management.
Able to organize, prioritize, and plan accordingly in order to meet scheduled deadlines.
Drug screenings and background checks are part of the hiring process, which may include a Motor Vehicle Record check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
Experience with AP Express or similar automated AP workflow systems, preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the Accounts Payable team, ensuring high accuracy and productivity.
Oversee invoice processing, vendor payments, expense reports, credit memos, and reconciliations.
Manage vendor relationships and resolve complex discrepancies or escalations.
Monitor AP aging, cash disbursements, and enforce internal controls.
Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization across locations.
Partner with IT and finance leadership to optimize AP system functionality.
Support internal and external audits with required reporting and documentation.