Manager of Accounts Payable

knightsofc•New Haven, CT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Manager oversees the daily operations of the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and expense reimbursements, while maintaining a strong business partnering relationship with Procurement and other areas within the company ports. This role is responsible for maintaining strong internal controls, managing vendor relationships, and leading a team of AP analysts and AP specialists to support the company’s financial operations. It also oversees the annual AP-related IRS tax reporting, Connecticut Sales tax reporting, and quarterly and year-end AP accrual reporting, as well as any special projects.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and AP best practices.
Supervisory skills or ability
Experience in a high-volume, multi-entity environment.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Customer service oriented with strong oral, listening, and written communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with federal and state tax forms
Attention to detail
Sound judgment
Exposure to large-scale enterprise, financial systems (e.g. SAP)
Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
BS in Accounting
5-7 years of experience, preferably in Accounts Payable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with automated AP tools and workflow systems.
CPA or CMA certification preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice processing, payment runs, and expense reimbursements and makes recommendations on hiring, performance appraisals, and all related employment issues.
Supervise and mentor AP staff, providing training, performance feedback, and development opportunities.
Developing, implementing, and maintaining systems, procedures and internal controls (AP-related) to ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements and driving process improvements through effective use of systems.
Maintain accurate records and documentation for all AP transactions.
Monitor aging reports and ensure timely payments to vendors.
Interact regularly with upper management, other internal customer departments, and external customers to identify and integrate solutions that meet the company's goals both financially and operationally.
Interact with the Procurement department and external vendors as needed to resolve unusual costing or receipt problems.
Oversee IRS (1099 & 1042) and Connecticut sales tax reporting.
Oversee quarterly and year-end AP accrual reporting and performing account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies.
Assist with audits and provide necessary documentation.
Research and respond to inquiries from K of C staff and vendors; resolves issues.

Benefits

Time Away: 13 paid holidays per year in addition to vacation and paid sick leave, and flexible workweek schedules.
Professional Development: Certifications, designation, and tuition reimbursement.
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, and cash balance retirement plans fully funded by the company.
Short-term disability and term life insurance fully paid for by the company
Up to 12 weeks of childbirth leave under STD policy.
One week of fully paid parental leave for all new parents, including adoptive and foster parents.
A variety of health insurance options, including premium-level family coverage and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions.
Long-term disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health club membership reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program