AP Manager

Our client is currently seeking a professional Accounts Payable Manager to join our Accounts Payable team to assist with and oversee processing, tracking, and analyzing full-cycle AP processing in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. The ideal candidate will use excellent communication skills and high accuracy/attention to detail to successfully administer the processes of the AP department The candidate will be responsible for understanding and overseeing a variety of AP procedures, including coding invoices, requesting approvals, as well as maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and training staff. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required. This role will report to the Accounts Payable Director.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all invoices are processed timely and accurately for both US and international vendors by the team
• Monitor AP email inboxes to ensure inquiries are being addressed by team members accurately and timely
• Manage invoice approvals and coding, ensure workflow routings are appropriate and accelerated as needed; address any AP aging and unapproved invoices
• Assist in the month end close process by calculating and reviewing accruals
• Ensure internal controls are established and operating effectively
• Lead the annual 1099 process for multiple legal entities
• Train, motivate, and evaluate accounts payable staff in a collaborative and supportive environment
• Mentor and develop the team including setting high standards for quality of work
• Continuously review and enhance the AP process and function including efficiencies within the ERP

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field
• 7+ years of relevant Accounts Payable experience
• 3+ years of manager experience
• Knowledge of accounting and accounts payable best practices
• Strong technical accounting and financial analytical skills
• Meticulous attention to detail, highly organized, and exercises strong self-review in work
• Highly self-motivated and an excellent team player
• Ability to manage a fast-paced, dynamic environment, strong sense of time management
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 or other large ERP system a plus
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with different business stakeholders, clients, and teams