Manager, Accounts Payable

Briggs Equipment • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

At Briggs Industrial Solutions, our team members and our culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We believe our team members are the key to our success and we pride ourselves in hiring the highest quality people, placing emphasis on safety, ethics, integrity and respect. We are an ESOP-owned company with a customer-first focus. We realize the decisions we make about investments and operating practices ultimately affect the lives of our co-workers, families and business partners. And like those who went before us, every one of us takes that responsibility seriously. The Manager, Accounts Payable is responsible for overseeing the accounts payable department which includes directing staff in processing invoices and payments for Briggs' US Operations. Ensures all Briggs Industrial Solutions standards are adhered to and executed consistent with company direction.

Requirements

• Prior experience working with an ERP system utilizing an AP module and an expense reporting system
• Knowledge and experience with internal controls related to the disbursements process
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to manage and complete projects with time constraints
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, or equivalent
• 2-4 years of accounting management experience and 5+ years of accounts payable experience

Responsibilities

• Supervise and Manage the Accounts Payable Team
• Ensure accounts payable function adheres to the Briggs Industrial Solutions Code of Ethics and ensure personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations, and laws that affect Briggs Industrial Solutions' business.
• Train and evaluate employees to enhance their performance. Address performance issues and make recommendations for personnel actions. Motivate and reward employees including providing salary increases and promotions within allocated budgets and company guidelines.
• Manage day to day AP activities, including Customer Vendor Relations, PO related invoices (3 way match), Non - PO related invoices for operating expenses, Travel and Expenses (T&E), Check, ACH, and Credit Card Disbursements, 1099 and tax related matters, Data entry, when volumes are at higher capacity.
• Partner with internal departments and vendors to resolve issues
• Process fixed asset additions, deletions, and transfers
• Track and report AP Metrics, including accounts payable aging, credit holds, invoice volume
• Work to improve departmental efficiency
• Work with operations to improve PO and receiving accuracy
• Leverage Automated A/P system to improve departmental efficiency
• Help implement a T&E and Corporate Credit Card program
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Hands On and Virtual Training
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree