Accounts Payable Manager

General Description:

The Accounts Payable Manager will manage all activities in the accounts payable department in a professional and knowledgeable manner. The position requires someone who can transform our current A/P processes, through an ERP based software, and deliver a highly efficient and effective vendor payment process. This position will ensure accuracy of vendor payments and allocation of expense to each responsibility center. They will be responsible for month-end close review and any correcting journal entries. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and a team player with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Competencies:

• Financial Management
• Project Management
• Time Management
• SOP Management
• Stress Management
• Technical Proficiency
• Companywide Collaboration Skills
• Customer Service Excellence

Primary Duties:

• Communicates A/P activities to Controller, company management and support personnel
• Improve internal processes and procedures through the creation and utilization of new technology within the ERP and NAV systems.
• Manages all employees of the department and is responsible for their performance
• Fixed Asset procurement determination, processes and documentation
• Action Plan creation and implementation for any corrective A/P Coding
• Review invoices for appropriate documentation, correct A/P multi-dimensional coding and approval prior to payment
• Process 3-way P.O. matching invoices, up to 100 plus line items for major vendors
• Manage ACH payments and maintain audit worthy supporting documentation
• Forecast and report on anticipated cash outflows
• Month-end allocations to ensure each responsibility department has been allocated month-end cost appropriately
• Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations
• Review financial statement expenses for reclass entries
• 1099 vendor maintenance
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
• Manage A/P audit requests and complete timely and accurately
• Manages and completes all projects as assigned
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Assist in quarterly physical inventory which may require flexibility in working hours and/or weekends.

Requirements:

• Preferred Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related field
• Minimum of 4 years of high volume A/P experience with at least two years of supervisory experience.
• Large ERP A/P system experience
• 1099 filing experience as well as 1099 rules and regulations
• Experience with multi-level dimension A/P processing which includes responsibility centers, departments and channels of business.
• Thorough knowledge of general ledger systems, accounting debit/credit entries and P&L Review
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, standard documentation, research and resolution capability, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience with accounting software (MS NAV experience is a plus)
• Manufacturing company experience preferred
• Professional, organized, dependable, detail-oriented team player

Drug-Free Work Place/ Tobacco-Free Workplace / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minorities/Females / Disability / Veterans