Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager

Location:

Arlington, VA

Responsible for managing all aspects of a fast‑paced Accounts Payable department, including the management of Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense Associates.

• Manage Accounts Payable and Expense Processing staff. Provide guidance to staff daily, assist in determining priorities and assure their time is managed to meet company objectives.
• Review invoice batches processed by Accounts Payable Associates on a daily basis for data‑entry accuracy, proper general ledger coding and proper approval.
• Review employee travel and expense detail for proper coding and policy adherence on a semi‑monthly basis.
• Review purchase orders for proper general ledger coding and proper approval on a daily basis.
• Work closely with the Treasury Department to determine weekly cash allowance and manage weekly check runs accordingly.
• Proactive communication with all vendors and company employees regarding all invoice and expense issues.
• Maintain all accounts payable records (voucher packages and cash disbursement journals) to ensure company is Sarbanes‑Oxley compliant.
• Communicate with company employees and Purchasing Department as to the status of open purchase orders.
• Coordinate monthly accounts payable closings in accordance with company deadlines.
• Monthly reconciliation of Accounts Payable and Received Not Vouched accounts.
• Prepare monthly journal entries for all expenses not received and/or vouched by the month‑end close.
• Monthly analysis of certain expense accounts to determine if accruals are necessary.
• Research old, outstanding checks on a monthly basis and take action necessary to resolve.
• Preparation and issuance of 1099s.
• Work with JDE system team to resolve accounts payable system issues as they arise.

• Appropriate handling of confidential information at all times
• High level of integrity
• Detail‑oriented with analytic comprehension
• Strong management skills
• Ability to train and develop staff
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
• Ability to work independently
• Strong, independent decision‑making skills
• Experience with JDEdwards preferred
• MS Office (Excel/Word) proficiency required
• 5+ years of accounts payable experience required
• 2+ years management experience required
• BS/BA – Accounting (or commensurate professional experience)