Accounts Payable Manager

Overview

• Lead and manage a high-volume accounts payable department with 14 staff members, ensuring operational excellence and compliance.
• Oversee full-cycle accounts payable processes for multiple legal entities, including invoice processing and vendor management.
• Collaborate with senior accounting leadership to support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP standards, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in a high-volume environment.
• Provide leadership and development opportunities for accounts payable staff, fostering a collaborative and productive team culture.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for vendor escalations and internal stakeholder inquiries.
• Support internal and external audits by providing detailed documentation and reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage daily accounts payable operations, including invoice entry, matching, approvals, and payments.
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Maintain and update vendor master files, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Lead weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Monitor accounts payable metrics, including aging analysis and open invoice trends.
• Identify and implement process enhancements to streamline operations and improve throughput.
• Collaborate with the Controller to ensure accurate coding and intercompany considerations.
• Assist with audit preparations, providing detailed reconciliations and documentation.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounts payable experience; 12 years preferred.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Workday ERP system is mandatory.
• Proven leadership experience managing large accounts payable teams in high-volume environments.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounts payable controls.
• Experience in multi-entity accounting environments and vendor statement reconciliations.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and take ownership of deliverables.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.