Accounts Payable Manager bei Conn-Selmer Inc

Description

At Conn Selmer, we're passionate about music and dedicated to producing the highest-quality instruments for musicians of all skill levels. As a member of our organization, we seek candidates who possess the following values: Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Inclusivity, and Innovation. Please see our Conn Selmer website (www.connselmer.com) for more information about who we are.

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for managing the Accounts Payable function including entering, validating, and processing of all invoices and vendor payment for Conn-Selmer on an accurate and timely basis. Responsible for sales/use tax and property tax, account reconciliations, and fixed asset system.

Responsibilities:

• Daily contact and problem resolution with vendor base.
• Daily supervision of Accounts Payable staff to ensure accurate and timely data entry of invoices.
• Monitor the processing of A/P check runs for accuracy.
• Reconcile the accounts payable sub-ledger into the general ledger and ensure that all invoices are properly accrued on a monthly basis.
• Work with procurement to improve cash flow through increased terms with vendors.
• Prepare monthly reports as required and processing of year-end 1099 filings.
• Automate the processing of accounts payable invoices in order to gain efficiencies.
• Responsible for tax planning and compliance with regard to sales/use tax and property tax including preparation of returns.
• Responsible for the monthly reconciliation of assigned accounts including preparation of journal entries and account analysis.
• Review and analysis of fixed asset system.
• Ensure Sarbanes Oxley compliance in the area of accounts payable. 

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance or a minimum of 8 years of related accounting and accounts payable experience.
• Minimum 5 years of financial experience in a manufacturing environment to include experience in sales and property taxes as well as fixed assets.
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders of all levels.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and disciplined approach to controls and documentation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite software (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Self-starter, ability to work independently.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, team members and vendors
• Understanding of internal controls and Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is a plus, but not required.
• Requires long periods of sedentary work.
• Requires repetitive upper movement – keyboarding and monitor use.