AP Manager na None

Job Summary: Responsible for meeting Accounts Payable production and efficiency goals set by management. Responsible for developing effective strategic and tactical work plans and objectives to achieve processing efficiencies and procedural effectiveness, as well as a strong internal control environment. Responsible for tracking metrics and statistics and providing weekly and monthly updates to management. 

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

Essential Job Duties: 

· Responsible for the preparation, recording, verifying, and paying of vendor invoices for goods and services on a timely basis and responding to vendor inquiries 

· Manage the maintenance, analysis, and reconciliation of accounts payable ledger accounts, financial statements, and reports 

· Manages the development and maintenance of accounts payable policies and procedures and ensures adherence to external and internal controls and policies 

· Responsible for departmental efficiencies and process improvements 

· Review of payment terms to ensure discounts are taken where appropriate, but premature payments are minimized 

· Establish procedures for vendor master file maintenance and invoice processing that ensure strong internal controls and maximum segregation of duties 

· Oversee payment accounts and processing of checks, wire transfers and ACH payments 

· Responsible for accurate and timely completion of A/P month-end closing process 

· Evaluate and develop an expertise in pertinent technology applications relating to the Accounts Payable processes 

· Oversee the coordination with other departments to ensure efficient and accurate purchase order processing, matching, and resolution of discrepancies 

· Ensure compliance from AP staff of all AP policies/procedures 

· Develop and report accounts payable-related metrics 

· Special projects and other duties as identified by Assistant Controller and/or Controller

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

· Manage the work of the AP team including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, and ensuring quality standards 

· Responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff

· Organize and direct weekly staff meetings

Qualifications & Skills: 

Education & Experience 

· Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Accounting/Finance) 

· 5+ years’ accounts payable experience 

· 2+ years’ supervisory experience 

· Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and FASB regulations and procedures 

· Experience in a corporate accounting environment

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Excel

· Strong knowledge of general accounting procedures

· Demonstrated ability to create, organize, and maintain Excel spreadsheets and Word documents

· Must demonstrate initiative, leadership, and the ability to communicate effectively

· Possess a strong work ethic and commitment to completing responsibilities

· Ability to seek out relevant information

· Ability to apply math computation skills, including basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division 

· Aptitude with communicating with various levels throughout the organization 

· Maintain strong focus on details, working with complex issues 

· Knowledge of accounting distribution and ability to verify correctness and completeness of such information 

· Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and FASB regulations and procedures as they related to the particular area of accounting 

· Ability to formulate policy and document processes and procedures

Work Environment & Physical Requirements: 

· Office environment, requires walking, standing, or sitting for several hours at time 

· Hybrid work schedule 

· Perform repetitive motion tasks on computer 

· May require occasional travel.

Benefits & Compensation: 

· 401K plan with employer match 

· Medical/dental/vision benefits available 

· Life and disability insurance available

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