Accounts Payable Manager

Blain's Farm & Fleet•Janesville, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Manager will manage and direct all aspects of the Company’s invoice management process. This role will be responsible for providing direction to associates regarding their role and responsibilities to help meet the overall Company objectives along with empowering and promoting the proper level of responsibility and authority to achieve the overall department objectives while ensuring quality and accuracy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of progressive and relevant Accounts Payable experience including at least 3 years of supervisory experience
Experience identifying and implementing workflow and process automation to improve efficiency and reduce manual tasks
Exhibits strong understanding of accounting principles and best practices
Demonstrated, effective team leadership skills including the ability to delegate

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and develop the Accounts Payable team, emphasizing efficiency, continuous improvement, and value-added work
Leverage AI and technology to transform and automate workflows
Set clear expectations by assigning work, establishing goals, and providing ongoing coaching and performance feedback
Facilitate regular team meetings and 1:1s to ensure alignment, accountability, and communication
Ensure technical proficiency across the team through training, development, and coaching
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and customer focus, delivering accurate, timely, and responsive services through effective use of technology
Maintain and continuously improve standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring accuracy, effectiveness, and cross-training
Oversee a broad segment of the organization’s financial transactions, ensuring accurate recording of transactions, efficient payment processing, and accurate reporting for the cash forecasting model
Establish, monitor, and enhance internal controls, accounting/reporting procedures, and special report preparation related to disbursements and working capital management.
Proactively drive process improvements by identifying and implementing workflow automation solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce administrative burden across functions
Apply Root cause analysis to identify improvement opportunities
Engage and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to implement sustainable solutions
Manage vendor relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for key partners, resolving payment issues and ensuring strong business partnerships
Collaborate cross-functionally to support accurate and timely transaction processing
Drive improvements in AP performance metrics through proactive partnership
Stay informed of business changes that may impact AP operations
Promote effective communication and teamwork across functions
Establish relevant Accounts Payable metrics, and implement methods and procedures for tracking and reporting on identified key performance indicators (KPI’s)
Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end close activities; assist with external audits by preparing necessary reports and documentation.
Monitor and maintain accurate accounting records and reconciliations for all Accounts Payable financial transactions.
Ensure all annual 1099-related forms are processed, reported to the government, and provided to suppliers in compliance with reporting deadlines.