Accounts Payable Manager

Overview

Seeking a highly organized and process-oriented Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-volume Accounts Payable team. This role is central to ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of all disbursements and the Accounts Payable month-end close process across multiple entities. The ideal candidate is a proven leader, skilled in change management, and highly proficient with automated disbursement systems, including PO Systems and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).

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• Manage and perform the Accounts Payable month-end close process ensuring adherence to proper cut-off procedures and accurate intercompany allocations.
• Carefully monitor and review weekly AP reports (rejected items, items on hold, returns) to ensure timely resolution and correct reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all internal and external audit requests.
• Drive continuous process improvements, automation, and change management initiatives across the entire AP lifecycle.
• Manage invoice workflow through the EDI system, ensuring proper internal controls, accurate expense subledger coding, and timely disbursements.
• Oversee critical tax compliance processes, including the timely processing of new vendor W-9s and 1099s, as well as the preparation and filing for unclaimed property and escheatment.
• Directly supervise the AP team, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of high-volume payables and all disbursement methods (ACH, wires, checks, recurring payments).
• Provide hands-on management, guidance, and complex issue resolution for the team, including analyzing and resolving challenging payment and vendor issues.
• Continuously train and develop the team on updated system procedures, efficient workflows, and new system integrations/implementations.

• 7+ years of large corporate Accounts Payable experience
• Demonstrated experience as a working manager with proven leadership qualities and a motivation for process improvements and efficiencies.
• High-level competency and thorough understanding of disbursement controls, internal controls, and AP functions.
• Systems Savvy:
  In-depth knowledge of automated disbursement systems, PO Systems, EDI, and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, critical thinking, and analytical skills.