Accounts Payable Manager

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JR100753
** Job Type
** Full time
* Pet Safe Brands, formerly known as Radio Systems Corporation, is headquartered in Knoxville, TN. It has been named “The Marble City” and "Scruffy City", names we have embraced for our unique charm. We are the home of 1982 World’s Fair and we boast of 21 craft breweries around the city ( for the* *). If you like to hike or camp, visit the Great Smokey Mountain National Park.

Take your pick of outdoor activities from walking, tubing, running, or biking in our**. Knox County has an amazing public-school system, no state income tax, low property taxes and cost of living. We host Music and Shakespeare on the Square as well as Family Movie Nights on the Square during the summer months in downtown Knoxville.
* *** Our Company:
** Pet Safe Brands is the world leader in pet products through our family of brands:

Pet Safe Brand, Sport DOG Brand, Invisible Fence Brand, Kurgo and Premier Pet. Pet Safe Brand makes every product from leashes and harnesses to water fountains and and litter boxes. We have an ambitious goal of touching over 21 million pets, people, and communities around the world each year. We serve a broad range of pet owners from providing the hunter the best gear for a successful hunt to accommodating the “Not-So-Crazy Cat Lady” with all the entertaining toys and effective solutions she could ever imagine.

We do this by creating a culture of enthusiasm, resilience, adaptability, and teamwork every day in the office. We work hard to be our community’s employer of choice as we all live our purpose:
We exist to unleash freedom for pet parents by keeping their pets happy, healthy and safe.
*** Summary of Position:
** The
** Accounts Payable (AP) Manager
** is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounts payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and expense reports. This role requires strong leadership, process improvement expertise, and a deep understanding of financial controls. The AP Manager will collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to enhance efficiency and compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
** Responsibilities:
**** AP Operations:
*** Oversee the end-to-end AP process, including invoice processing, payment approvals, and vendor management.
* Ensure accurate and timely payment of all invoices, expense reports, and corporate credit card transactions.
* Maintain proper documentation and enforce adherence to company policies and accounting standards.
* Monitor AP aging reports and manage cash flow related to accounts payable.
* Subject matter expert for AP module in Oracle and Medius, the Company’s AP automation solution.
** Process Improvement & Compliance
*** Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve AP efficiency and accuracy.
* Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and financial regulations (GAAP, SOX, IRS guidelines, etc.).
* Identify automation opportunities and work with IT or vendors to enhance AP systems.
* Lead system implementations or upgrades for AP-related tools.
** Vendor & Stakeholder Management
*** Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors, ensuring timely payments and dispute resolution.
* Negotiate payment terms and contracts with suppliers to optimize cash flow.
* Collaborate with procurement, accounting, and finance teams to improve purchase-to-pay processes.
** Leadership & Reporting
*** Lead and mentor the AP team, providing training and professional development opportunities.
* Monitor and analyze AP metrics (e.g., processing time, invoice accuracy, early payment discounts).
* Prepare reports on AP performance and provide insights to senior management.
* Support external and internal audits by preparing necessary documentation.
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* Qualifications:

**** Education & Experience**
* ** Education**:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
* ** Experience**: 5+ years in accounts payable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role…