The AP Manager is responsible for overseeing all Accounts Payable processes and Vendor Management; including examining, verifying and reconciling a variety of transactions. Provide leadership, expertise, and support to the AP Team to enable them to consistently deliver to the high standards set by the department.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and guidance to the Accounts Payable Team
- Manage resource and work planning; assign tasks within the team accordingly
- Make recommendations for continual process improvements and ensure that procedures are documented
- Research, resolve, and communicate discrepancies or outstanding balances on vendor accounts
- Oversee Vendor Management
- Process weekly check runs ensuring timely payments of vendor invoices including virtual card program
- Serve as point of contact for AP function across the organization
- Ensure all daily/monthly processing is accurately completed within identified timelines and is in compliance with dept/company policies and procedures
- Maintain accurate records and control reports
- Participate in annual financial audit
- Prepare annual and monthly government filings (i.e. sales tax, 1099s)
- Perform any other related duties and assignments as requested
Requirements:
- 5+ years professional experience with accounts payable and processes
- 2+ years previous team management experience
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably Sage (MAS)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (excel, word, outlook)
- Technically proficient in accounting principles and practices
- Proven relationship management skills