Accounts Payable Manager

Job Overview

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to join our federal team at our Rockville, MD location. This role will manage and direct the full cycle of the A/P process. Responsible for managing and providing direction to the A/P staff to provide prompt and accurate processing, payment and accounting of all internal and vendor invoices consistent with company policies and procedures.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000. Negotiable based on experience.

Benefits:
Eligible for benefits on first day of employment.

Paid Time Off: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks in total).

• Lead and supervise the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable department who prepares, enters, and reviews all vendor invoices to ensure that they are properly coded, approved, and in compliance with all government and company policy.
• Maintains all A/P processes, policy documentation, and internal controls. Identifies areas of process and productivity improvement, and implements required changes. Develops, implements and maintains systems, procedures and policies, including accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guideline.
• Owner of the SAP Concur Expense system. Supervises the employee expense report reimbursement process. Ensures accurate coding of the expense items in accordance with the applicable government regulations.
• Prepare check disbursement runs, match invoices to checks to ensure the validity of each payment.
• Interface with vendors, purchasing, field project managers and internal finance team to address and resolve any inquiries or issues.
• Manage the A/P month‑end and year‑end closings including preparing accruals for PO commitments and various expenses in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Oversees the sales & use tax process as it relates to Accounts Payable.
• Selects and hires employees for the groups mentioned above. Trains and evaluates employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product. Addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions.
• When needed, assists the Accounting team in the areas of billing, account reconciliations, intercompany billing and month end closing activities.

• 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience with demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Understanding of the sales & use tax process as it relates to A/P, including the 1099 process.
• Strong organization, analytical and communication skills with strong customer service orientation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, etc).

• General accounting background working with general ledgers.
• Experience working with Deltek Costpoint or Deltek GCS.
• Experience working with Concur expense reporting system.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field, or equivalent experience.

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.