Accounts Payable Manager Batavia, OH

Maddox is the nation’s leading provider of electrical transformers to the commercial and industrial market, with primary locations in South Carolina, Washington State, Texas, Idaho, and Ohio. We have been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the largest, fastest-growing companies in America.

Maddox was founded on Christian values, and we are serious about investing in the people, processes, and culture that make this a great place to work. We build real things, solve real problems, and expect professionalism, competence, and integrity from our team.

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join our accounting team.

The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for the end-to‑end management of an organization’s financial obligations to vendors and suppliers. This role requires a blend of technical accounting expertise, team leadership, and a focus on process optimization to maintain the company’s financial health.

The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee the daily operations of the AP department, ensuring that all invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. This individual will lead a team, manage vendor relationships, and drive process improvements through technology and automation.

This position requires someone who is excellent at leading a team, training on AP functions, maintaining deadlines and prioritizing well.

• Department Leadership:
  Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of AP associates; manage hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Operations Management:
  Oversee the full invoice‑to‑payment cycle, including invoice verification, PO matching, and electronic payment processing (ACH, wire, check).
• Compliance & Controls:
  Develop and enforce AP policies and controls; ensure adherence to GAAP, tax regulations (e.g., 1099 reporting, W9 validation).
• Process Improvement:
  Identify and implement automation opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce manual effort, and lower the cost per invoice.
• Financial Reporting:
  Prepare and analyze AP aging schedules, cash flow projections, and monthly reconciliations for the general ledger.
• Vendor Relations:
  Act as the primary escalation point for vendor disputes and collaborate with internal stakeholders over appropriate payment terms.

• Full‑time. The schedule is generally 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
• Drug‑free workplace.
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) (plus an additional week for managers and an additional week after 5 years).
• Health & Wellness:
  Traditional insurance or cash in lieu of benefits. Benefit amounts vary based on age, family status, and eligibility; for example, an employee with a spouse and three kids would be eligible for $19,200 / year or more.
• Paid paternity/maternity leave.
• 401(k) with 100 % match up to 8 % of wages.
• Paid holidays, marriage and family gifts for significant life events, and other reimbursements and voluntary benefits and coverages (Vision, Dental, Short‑Term Disability, Additional Life Insurance, Accident, etc.), as eligible.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

Experience:

5–8+ years of progressive AP experience, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory role within a large‑scale organization.

Mastery of enterprise ERP systems (e.g., Odoo, SAP, Oracle, Net Suite) and specialized AP automation tools (e.g., Ramp, Coupa, Tipalti).

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and experience with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including experience in collaborating and presenting to the company executive team.

Starting range with bonus: $89k – $105k. Plus up to $1,000 / month wellness stipend and other benefits.

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