Accounts Payable Manager

Overview

Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of Accounts Payable Manager, who is responsible for overseeing the organization's accounts payable function, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant processing of vendors invoices, employee reimbursements, and management of the corporate card program. This role manages the AP team, strengthens internal controls, supports audits, and partners with all manufacturing plants and headquarter departments to maintain efficient financial operations.

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the accounts payable function, including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor maintenance, and reconciliations.
• Routinely review and process manual batch payments in AS400 system.
• Implement new accounts payable and corporate card management systems, including designing appropriate workflows and controls.
• Deploy new expense and travel reimbursement system to improve efficiency and automate reimbursement process (e.g. Concur, Navan, Expensify).
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and efficiency enhancements within AP operations.
• Create and write accounting policies and standard operating procedures.
• Supervise, coach, and develop accounts payable staff to ensure accuracy, productivity, and adherence to deadlines.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices in accordance with company policies and approval workflows.
• Manage vendor relationships, including issue resolutions, statement reconciliations, and audit requests.
• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and month-end close activities related to accounts payable.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, tax regulations, and applicable laws.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, explanations, and process insights.
• Assist with special projects and other system implementations or upgrades as needed.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including supervisor or management responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, Workday or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial tools.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage high volumes of transactions.
• Familiarity with automation tools and AP workflow systems.
• Knowledge of sales/use tax, 1099 reporting, and vendor compliance requirements.

• Leadership and team development
• Process improvement mindset
• Accountability and integrity
• Strong time management and prioritization
• Confidentiality and discretion