Accounts Payable Manager

Overview

SNF is a specialty chemical group whose products, water-soluble polymers, contribute to treating, recycling, preserving water, saving energy, and reducing carbon footprint. A pioneer in soft chemistry, SNF has long been present on all continents, employing 8,150 people, including more than 2,300 in the USA. Innovation and movement toward a cleaner, less carbon-intensive world accelerates SNF’s growth.

The Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for leading the organization’s accounts payable function. The Manager will be directing and overseeing the management of the accounts payable staff and processes associated with the payment of invoices, processing of purchase orders, receiving of goods and communication with external vendors and internal stakeholders.

Relocation Package available

• Oversee daily operations and supervision of the AP Department.
• Ensure that W-9s are received prior to setting up vendors in the ERP system.
• Once vendor payments are approved, assist with the preparation of checks and various electronic payments.
• Ensure that all payments to suppliers/vendors are made timely and accurately.
• Respond to vendor inquiries related to accounts payable.
• Investigate and resolve problems associated with processing invoices.
• Interact with external auditors to provide original documentation.
• Hire, train, motivate, and evaluate accounts payable staff members.
• Develop, implement, and improve policies and department controls to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure accurate annual distribution of 1099s per IRS filing guidelines and deadlines.
• Assist in preparing weekly cash forecasts.
• Prepare and maintain policies and procedures to ensure effective internal controls to safeguard assets and the timely and accurate reporting of AP activities.
• Act as AP system super user by thoroughly understanding the AP systems and processes and by leading system upgrades and implementations.
• Develop and implement continuous improvements to the accounts payable system and procedures.
• Manage Corporate Credit Card and PCard programs, including monthly reconciliation.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business – Required.
• Experience: 5+ years in Accounts Payable with supervisory experience – Required.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet goals and deadlines. Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Dependable and committed to putting in additional effort as required to meet tight deadlines.
• Flexible, team-oriented, and able to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to listen to others, express ideas both orally and in writing, and provide relevant and timely information to staff, clients, managers, etc.
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft D365 and SAP preferred).
• Experience working with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with OCR and automated invoice processing software.
• Adaptable to change; able to shift gears with ease.
• High level of integrity.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Vacation Days
• Incidental Days
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Development & Training