Accounts Payable Manager Jobs

About The Position

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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Ancillary Benefits
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• All major Holidays & Birthday off
• Advanced Leadership Training Programs
• Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
• Internal recognition programs
• 401(K) with company match