Accounts Payable Manager (4375)

The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee the accounts payable team, direct the processing of invoices and payments, and manage expense accounts and budget reports.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

- Interviews prospective employees and chooses the best applicant based on skills, knowledge, and abilities required for the job.

- Trains, oversees, and motivates employees involved in billing functions.

- Directly assigned tasks and provides assistance as needed.

- Assists with performance evaluations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Oversees reports regarding cash flow; ensures correct payments are made in a timely manner.

- Develops guidelines for proper handling and coding of invoices to maintain general ledger expense account and inventory records.

- Analyzes expense reports and other invoices for accuracy and eligibility for payment.

- Verifies payments before controllers signature is added by reviewing checks and vouchers.

- Reconciles accounts payable total and general ledger with other applicable records (e.g., subsidiary vendors ledger).

- Facilitates correct and timely preparation of budget reports and purchase journals.

- Ensures proper recordkeeping of purchases for use in tax preparation and periodic audits.

- Ensures all relevant information has been collected from all vendors to prepare and submit 1099s.

- Ensures proper maintenance, filing, and storage of records and manages yearly and other AP audits.

- Identify and document new SOPs to increase efficiencies, accuracy and timeliness.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Required Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in accounts payable or a similar role.
- Experience managing a team or leading projects.
- Familiarity with accounting software and tools.

Required Skills and Abilities:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office software.