Accounts Payable Manager

Overview

• Lead the Accounts Payable department, managing operations across multiple entities and systems.
• Collaborate with Finance leadership to ensure accurate and efficient payment processing.
• Develop and enforce accounting policies, methods, and procedures for compliance and efficiency.
• Support ERP system implementation and enhancements, including Workday Financials.
• Provide staff training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Analyze workflows to identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.
• Prepare detailed management reports, analyses, and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including 1099 reporting.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Supervise and develop Accounts Payable staff, ensuring departmental goals are met.
• Manage invoice processing, vendor payments, ACH transactions, and expense reimbursements.
• Oversee vendor maintenance and compliance with multi-state tax and reporting requirements.
• Lead Workday Financials administration, including testing, validation, and user training.
• Collaborate with IT and Operations teams on system enhancements and implementations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, audits, and financial reporting.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies.
• Drive process improvements and automation within Accounts Payable operations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable management roles.
• Proficiency in Workday Financials and ERP system implementations preferred.
• Experience supervising teams of 8 or more employees.
• Knowledge of multi-state tax requirements and 1099 compliance.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to mentor and develop staff effectively.