Accounts Payable Manager

Description

• Assist with year-end reporting requirements, including supporting the Tax department with 1099 preparation.
• Monitor the AP aging report, prioritize payments, and support cash flow planning with the Treasury team.
• Establish clear goals and performance standards for the AP function.
• Support month-end close activities including accruals, AP reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Ensure accurate general ledger coding, adherence to company policy, and proper documentation.
• Supervise, coach, and develop one AP Specialist, including workload delegation, training, and performance feedback.
• Manage the timely payment of 1099 partners’ sales commissions.
• Oversee the full-cycle AP process, ensuring timely review, approval, and processing of vendor invoices.
• Maintain vendor master data, ensuring W-9s, tax information, and banking details are complete and accurate.
• Evaluate AP processes regularly and implement improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and control.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal control requirements, and company policies.
• Prepare AP metrics, and process KPIs for management review.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for AP functionality within the ERP/accounting system.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, and Finance leadership to streamline workflows.
• Review and approve payment runs, including ACH, checks, and wire transfers.
• Participate in system upgrades, automation initiatives, or policy development projects.
• Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the AP team.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex AP issues, vendor disputes, and policy exceptions.
• Manage the three-way match process (invoice, PO, receiving) and resolve discrepancies as needed.

Requirements

• Previous supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and vendor-management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems. Netsuite experience is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business is highly preferred.
• 10+ years of Accounts Payable experience, including full-cycle AP responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, AP workflows, and internal control best practices.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance