Accounts Payable Manager

Andrews Distributing • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Accounts Payable Manager oversees supplier master data, payment transactions, and company financial commitments. This role manages all accounts payable activities to ensure accurate invoice processing and timely disbursements under vendor terms, while identifying opportunities to optimize processes and improve department efficiency. The position supports month-end close, vendor management, and corporate card administration, and manages the Accounts Payable Specialists. It is part of the Finance, Accounting and Compliance team.

The manager directs day-to-day accounts payable operations, works with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve issues, maintains supplier and tax reporting records, and supports monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. The role also leads process improvements, automation, internal-control practices, and team development, including coaching, training, hiring support, and performance monitoring.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or another related field.
• More than 5 years of Accounts Payable and/or Accounting Management experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, financial acumen, Microsoft Office, and TABC guidelines.
• Ability to use accounting software efficiently.
• Skills in analysis, financial data interpretation, decision-making, time management, prioritization, collaboration, coaching, training, mentoring, and supervision.
• Ability to build trust, solve problems, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively.
• Ability to maintain a seated posture for prolonged periods and operate a computer.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and twist for filing and general office duties.
• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently to move office-related items or materials.
• Ability to speak, hear, and see to communicate with employees and operate computers and office machinery.
• Hand-eye coordination, fine manipulation, and continual hand/wrist motion to operate computers and office equipment.
• Ability to perform job functions in compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Regular and punctual attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Advanced Excel experience, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Proven leadership and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Accounts Payable team activities, invoice posting, and timely vendor payments.
• Review and approve invoices, supplier master data changes, purchase orders, AP batches, and payments.
• Train invoice approvers on accounts payable processes and procedures and ensure AP workflows operate effectively.
• Provide direction on complex problem resolution and ensure the AP team provides excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Resolve invoice and payment discrepancies with vendors and manage vendor payment settlement runs.
• Review vendor aging and direct debit records to support accurate recording and timely payments.
• Maintain 1099 supplier files in Workday and file 1099/1096 forms annually.
• Support accurate and timely month-end close in partnership with other accounting managers.
• Review invoices for missing sales tax, reclass cost variances, finalize purchase orders, and complete AP close tasks.
• Review open invoices in AP automation for timely approval and establish department metrics aligned with standards and company goals.
• Collaborate with accounting team leaders to promote teamwork, communication, and consistency in accounting processes.
• Administer company accounting programs and processes, including the corporate credit card program.
• Lead vendor conversion to corporate credit card or ACH payments.
• Answer team member questions and resolve problems; perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Identify, implement, and facilitate process improvements and task automation.
• Partner with accounting managers on internal controls and system enhancements and support internal and external audits.
• Coach, train, and develop Accounts Payable team members; assist with hiring and onboarding.
• Provide cross-training opportunities, monitor productivity, give constructive feedback, and communicate regularly with the AP team.
• Develop and track team performance metrics.

Benefits

• Weekly pay every Friday.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Free beer throughout the year; root beer for employees under 21.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager