Accounts Payable Manager

Dairy Farmers of America•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

The role of the Manager, Accounts Payable (AP) is to manage the (AP) life cycle and all related applications. Directly guide, manage and develop the AP team. Collaborate with business partners throughout the organization and DFA suppliers on all aspects of the procure-to-pay cycle, ensuring that disbursements are optimized.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in accounting, business administration, or other related curriculum, or equivalent practical work experience (work experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis)
7+ years accounting, accounts payable, or related experience including 3 years of supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of general accounting concepts and practices with concentrated knowledge in the area of Accounts Payable
Skilled in leadership and coaching
Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Strong implementer
Self-driven and committed to hands on work habits
Able to demonstrate an approachable, professional demeanor
Able to solve customer demands and problems
Skilled in analytical thinking, including research, interpreting data, and analyzing information
Strong interpersonal skills, including exceptional communication and listening skills, with the capacity to articulate positions and provide direction
Able to demonstrate integrity and commitment to the highest ethical standards and values, including proven ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, plant locations, and other departments
Project management skills including the ability to handle multiple projects consecutively
Excellent judgment, critical thought, and the ability to make decisions and advise demonstrating an understanding of the risks and rewards of each situation
Knowledge of and skill in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Must be able to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

SAP experience preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the AP team as they calculate, post, and verify vendor invoices and disbursements to ensure the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions
Pro-actively monitor invoice processing accuracy, response times, exception resolution, and ensure metrics are met, as well as the main point of contact for all escalations
Handle SAP issues and implement process changes as needed to accommodate systematic handling of such issues
Maximize the OCR paper invoice process, including maintaining a strong relationship with the third-party provider, overseeing exception resolution, and ensuring the entire process is efficient and effective in reducing processing lead times
Initiate and evaluate AP process improvements and documentation; manage implementation for processes to be changed
Partner with IT to lead testing and implementation of SAP enhancements and break-fix service tickets related to AP processes
Oversee the GR/IR maintenance by partnering with corporate locations, to ensure that balances are less than 90 days outstanding
Provide innovative ideas to management by understanding all aspects of the procure-to-pay cycle as well as SAP
Lead the planning to evaluate employee staffing levels, balancing workloads with providing excellent customer service and meeting metrics
Provide leadership and direction in a manner that cultivates respect, including responsibility for robust employee evaluations
Oversee reinforcement training produced and delivered for business partners and AP team members
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.