Accounts Payable Manager

This position will be responsible for managing the Accounts Payable team while supporting various management initiatives and systems implementation projects. The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for overall supplier maintenance and payment activities and timely management of all AP aging components. The Accounts Payable Manager will also maintain and improve sustained cash flow through diligent and aggressive monitoring of our supplier accounts. This role will direct initiatives to improve working capital, including account monitoring and ensuring effective and efficient processing of AP functions.

• Complex reporting & reconciliations with heavy use of Excel to manage & manipulate data – with concentration around supplier and travel & expense data
• Solid understanding of ERP systems and how transactions flow and impact the relevant subsidiary ledgers and general ledger 
• Manage and maintain company Accounts Payable processes & transaction volume
• Administer monthly RNI reconciliation and resolve open invoices/receipts/issues timely
• Responsible for maintaining accurate supplier data across necessary modules/platforms
• Manage/Process bi-weekly supplier payments via checks, wire transfers and ACHs timely
• Manage and maintain AP Automation software, DocStar and ACH processes
• Make recommendations to improve overall AP and T&E reimbursement process flow
• Review and respond to requests from suppliers, employees and other departments in a timely manner
• Ability to process journal entries and perform a thorough review of general ledger month-end/year-end closing and reconciliation of balance sheet and P&L accounts

• Run monthly AP Aging report and lead monthly review/resolution of open invoices and credit memos
• Communicate with suppliers to reconcile accounts, resolve disputes and ensure up to date accounts
• Collaborate with other teams, functions, and data owners across the company to align on process and data issues and to ensure any required changes to policies, procedures, and processes are implemented

• Maintain detailed and organized accounting records for financial internal and external audits and management

• Manage and mentor AP Team

• Maintain financial security by adhering to internal accounting controls
• Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects as requested

We are looking for someone with ambition, talent and a focus on professional development.  The right person will have demonstrated the following skills and traits whether in their past or in the interview process:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 7+ years of relevant accounting experience (Accounts Payable and General Ledger) required
• Ability to work independently, with little supervision
• 2+ years of experience managing a team of 2+ employees required
• Manufacturing experience a plus
• Epicor and Concur experience a plus
• Proficient with the use of ERP systems and ability to pull detail data to support account analysis
• ERP Implementation experience a plus
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office programs:  Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Advanced proficiency in Excel is required (Pivot Tables, vLookups, SumIfs….etc)
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish a plus
• Excellent time management, project management and planning skills required
• Attention to detail
• Must possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to multi-task and work with a high sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.
• Energetic, passionate and positive can-do attitude a must
• Desire to be a part of a growing business