Accounts Payable Manager

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award‑winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now. PSE’s Office of Controller team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Accounts Payable Manager position. Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

The Puget Sound Energy Disbursements Department is looking for a Manager Disbursements to join our team. This role oversees all aspects of the accounts payable and payroll departments, interacting with upper management across the organization, external vendors, and customers to integrate solutions that meet the company’s goals both financially and operationally.

• Provides employees with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities and builds effective teams.
• Oversees accounts payable (A/P) from receipt and processing of invoices to completion of the payment cycle, including P‑card program and employee expense reimbursement, 1099 and tax‑related matters.
• Reviews and approves all disbursement check processing for appropriate backup documentation and approvals.
• Communicates effectively as a subject‑matter expert with internal and external stakeholders, including HR, Accounting, Treasury, and Purchasing.
• Assists in accounting close process, reviews/posting of journal entries, and prepares related reports.
• Develops corporate policies and procedures related to payroll and A/P activities, including monitoring and maintenance of the master vendor file.
• Manages bi‑weekly and monthly payroll, including garnishments, benefits, taxes, and employee deductions, consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws.
• Keeps apprised of compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting payroll and other disbursement operations.
• Manages the timecard program, provides training, manages time administrator manuals, and acts as system administrator. Resolves problems related to the timekeeping program.
• Participates as a member of the leadership team in setting priorities for system and technical requirements to maintain the integrity of the HRIS.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Eight (8) years of relevant accounting experience; or Certified Public Accountant designation with five (5) years of relevant experience at a major public accounting firm.
• Knowledge of basic GAAP Accounting Standards – SOX 404.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with IRS 1099 reporting related to accounts payable.
• Demonstrated experience with project management and process improvement.
• Proficiency with Excel, Access, Word, and Oracle.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to maintain extreme confidentiality.
• Ability to multi‑task and willingness to learn new skills.
• Team‑oriented person who can focus both on the details and the “big picture.”
• Proven results‑oriented goals with a proactive management style to implement new processes.
• Ability to deal effectively in a rapidly changing environment.
• Proven systems integration experience, including planning, evaluation, and implementation.

• Master’s degree or advanced certification.
• American Payroll Association (APA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP).
• Knowledge of SAP and/or other HR/Payroll integrated systems with emphasis on full‑cycle/in‑house payroll processing.
• Experience with the set‑up and maintenance of the vendor master file.
• Experience with Unclaimed Property Reporting.
• Ability to explain and implement requirements of the Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA).

The pay range for this position is $98,100.00 – $, and this position is eligible for annual goal‑based incentive bonuses.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Additional…