Accounts Payable Manager

Horwitz • New Hope, MN

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About The Position

The Accounts Payable Manager at Horwitz provides an integral part of serving our vendors with excellent customer service while incorporating our core values of Safe, Accountable, Professional, Motivated, Can Do, and Curious. The position is responsible for leading and performing the complete life cycle of all vendor and subcontractor invoices, including posting, coding, and generating checks for payment, as well as working directly with vendors to address any issues. Continuous process improvement and knowledge of industry best practices is expected, along with development and enforcement of strict internal controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred
• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable and 3+ years of experience in general office management
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel (intermediate or advanced). Basic math skills. Intermediate computer skills.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and best practices
• Demonstrated experience supervising team members and fostering a collaborative, results-driven work environment
• Excellent verbal communication skills to interact with employees and other departments. Strong interpersonal and customer services skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and guide team members to ensure high performance and accountability
• Ability to independently organize, plan and prioritize work
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• 10-key proficient
• Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Manage records, bookkeeping and financial transactions
• Prepare sales and use tax reporting
• Prepare and distribute annual 1099 forms
• Monitor open payables for timely approval
• Develop and implement accounts payable policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Conduct yourself in accordance with Horwitz core values: Safe, Accountable, Professional, Motivated, Can Do and Curious
• Get better every day
• Process vendor and subcontractor invoices on a timely basis
• Process credit card transactions on a timely basis
• Reconcile statements
• Record automatic vendor payments on a timely basis
• Pay vendors and subcontractors on a timely basis
• Train and mentor accounts payable staff (3-5 A/P specialists)
• Plan, direct and coach work tasks and outputs
• Establish and lead new employee onboarding and training of organizational policies, role competencies, and company expectations
• Proactively evaluate performance and provide coaching, constructive feedback, and recognition or rewards as appropriate
• Partner with Human Resources for hiring and selection of new employees
• Resolve and address departmental complaints and concerns, escalating complex issues to Human Resources
• Lead by example and consistent application of company policies, values, and expectations for behavior and performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree