Accounts Payable Manager

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the daily operations of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, expense reports, and vendor relationships. This role provides leadership to the Accounts Payable team, ensures strong internal controls, supports month-end close activities, and drives continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable department.
• Lead and develop the Accounts Payable team, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing work environment.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, credit memos, employee expense reports, and vendor payments.
• Lead the preparation and execution of weekly payment runs, including ACH, wire transfers, and check disbursements, ensuring timely, accurate, and secure processing.
• Review and approve payment batches prior to release, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and internal controls.
• Oversee vendor onboarding and maintenance, ensuring vendor records are accurate, complete, and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Monitor AP aging and resolve outstanding issues with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes and provide requested schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, delegated approval authorities, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate annual 1099 reporting and vendor tax documentation.
• Evaluate Accounts Payable workflows and implement process improvements and automation initiatives to increase efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and enhance the employee and vendor experience.
• Assist with external audits by providing supporting documentation and responding to inquiries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience managing high-volume A/P environments.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions that enhance efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and build positive vendor relationships.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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