Manager, Accounts Payable

Pelican Products • Torrance, CA

306d • $110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Guides and directs the daily operations of our Accounts Payable Department overseeing a wide range of responsibilities within procure-to-pay. Develops and implements process improvements through both systems-based and procedural updates. Leads team members in the department, while also motivating the team to take ownership and work toward continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-7 years' experience of related accounting experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience.
• Must be proficient with Excel; experience with large ERP AP system as well as 1099 filing experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good presentation skills for educating internal clients on Accounts Payable principles.
• Certified Accounts Payable Specialist preferred.
• Experience working with SAP and Concur preferred.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles as they relate to prepaid assets and accrued liabilities preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the Accounts Payable function including vendor relations, vendor master file maintenance, invoice processing, disbursements and vendor reconciliations.
• Oversees the 1099 process.
• Develops KPIs and dashboards for management reporting.
• Manages employee expense reimbursement process and maintenance of the expense reporting platform.
• Responsible for implementing automated ACH file upload process with banks.
• Collaborates with Procurement to improve purchase order accuracy and maintenance.
• Performs periodic reconciliations with major vendors.
• Monitors and resolves aged AP items.
• Assists in the preparation of accruals in conjunction with month-end close process.
• Assists with invoice processing.
• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement.
• Follows safety guidelines and procedures in accordance to the job.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability plans
• Matching 401k to eligible employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree