Accounts Payable Manager

Ziehl Abegg • Winston-Salem, NC

20h

About The Position

With over 100 years’ accumulated experience, ZIEHL-ABEGG is the world leading fan and motor manufacturer. We are the proven leader in the fan and ventilation market, providing innovative and energy efficient solutions to our business partners and customers. Manage activities, resources, and responsibilities of Accounts Payable department in conformance with established policies, practices, and procedures while ensuring that all staff members are properly trained and that all departmental procedures and guidelines are followed. Accounts Payable Manager Your main responsibilities will be: Lead, manage, and continuously improve the Accounts Payable function, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls. Supervise and develop Accounts Payable team members, including: Work assignment and prioritization Training and cross-training Performance feedback and coaching Own end-to-end AP processes, including: Invoice intake, review, coding, and approval workflows PO-based and non-PO invoice processing Three-way match coordination with Purchasing and Operations. Ensure invoices are processed promptly to support on-time vendor payments and positive supplier relationships. Oversee payment execution, including checks, ACH, and wire transfers, in accordance with company authorization and control policies. Partner with the Corporate Controller on cash flow forecasting, payment timing, and working capital considerations. Prepare and analyze AP-related reports, including cash disbursements, expenses, accruals, and liabilities. Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and audit support. Develop, document, and maintain AP policies, procedures, and work instructions to strengthen internal controls and audit readiness. Serve as primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and issue resolution related to invoicing, payments, and account discrepancies. Collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Operations, Finance, and shared services to identify and implement process improvements. Prepare and oversee required regulatory filings related to AP activities (e.g., 1099 reporting). Support ERP/system enhancements, upgrades, or process changes impacting Accounts Payable. Perform other related duties as assigned in support of Finance and organizational objectives. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 3+ years accounting experience required
• 5+ years general ledger and monthly close experience required
• Minimum of 3 years in a lead, supervisory, or management role
• Solid understanding of US GAAP.
• Must possess strong analytical, technology, and organizational skills.
• Accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail are required.
• Ability to work independently, within teams, other departments and meet communicated schedules and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office required

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience not required but preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and continuously improve the Accounts Payable function, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls.
• Supervise and develop Accounts Payable team members, including: Work assignment and prioritization Training and cross-training Performance feedback and coaching
• Own end-to-end AP processes, including: Invoice intake, review, coding, and approval workflows PO-based and non-PO invoice processing Three-way match coordination with Purchasing and Operations.
• Ensure invoices are processed promptly to support on-time vendor payments and positive supplier relationships.
• Oversee payment execution, including checks, ACH, and wire transfers, in accordance with company authorization and control policies.
• Partner with the Corporate Controller on cash flow forecasting, payment timing, and working capital considerations.
• Prepare and analyze AP-related reports, including cash disbursements, expenses, accruals, and liabilities.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and audit support.
• Develop, document, and maintain AP policies, procedures, and work instructions to strengthen internal controls and audit readiness.
• Serve as primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and issue resolution related to invoicing, payments, and account discrepancies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Operations, Finance, and shared services to identify and implement process improvements.
• Prepare and oversee required regulatory filings related to AP activities (e.g., 1099 reporting).
• Support ERP/system enhancements, upgrades, or process changes impacting Accounts Payable.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of Finance and organizational objectives.

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement Program- We encourage team members to continue their education to support their current or future work.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental and Vision options.
• Company-paid Life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance, and Parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement account with a generous company match
• Phenomenal work life balance offering twenty (20) days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per calendar year.
• Holidays totaling eleven days (11) per calendar year including a floating holiday of employee’s choice.
• Career advancement and training opportunities
• We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
• EEO compliant employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees