Accounts Payable Manager

Overview

Join our dynamic finance team as an Accounts Payable Manager, where you'll lead the end-to-end processing of vendor invoices, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and optimize accounts payable operations. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to oversee a team responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, streamlining payment processes, and supporting our organization’s financial integrity. Your expertise will drive efficiency, accuracy, and compliance across all accounts payable functions, contributing to the overall health of our financial operations.

Duties

• Lead and supervise the accounts payable team to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, and payments.
• Oversee invoice approval workflows using financial software such as Workday, SAP, or Oracle Financials, ensuring adherence to company policies and SOX compliance.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions with general ledger entries and perform regular account reconciliations to maintain data integrity.
• Manage vendor relationships, resolve discrepancies, and handle inquiries related to payments and billing issues.
• Implement and maintain accounts payable automation processes using tools like Paychex, QuickBooks, or Sage to improve efficiency and reduce manual entry errors.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and internal controls during all financial transactions.
• Prepare detailed reports on accounts payable activities, analyze data using Excel formulas and VLOOKUP functions for insights into payment trends and process improvements.
• Support audit preparations by maintaining thorough documentation of transactions in accordance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Collaborate with human resources on benefits administration related to payroll and employee expense reimbursements.
• Assist in training staff on accounting systems such as PeopleSoft, Kronos, UltiPro, Ceridian, or ADP to promote best practices in data entry and financial management.

Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles including double entry bookkeeping, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliation.
• Proficiency in financial software such as Workday, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar systems; experience with accounts payable automation tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance standards and experience implementing internal controls for financial processes.
• Excellent analysis skills with the ability to interpret Excel data analysis techniques including formulas like VLOOKUP and advanced spreadsheet functions.
• Familiarity with payroll management systems such as Kronos or UltiPro; understanding of benefits administration is advantageous.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly while maintaining high levels of accuracy in data entry and record keeping.
• Experience working within public accounting environments or governmental accounting frameworks is desirable.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in invoice processing, account reconciliation, and audit support tasks.
• Effective communication skills for resolving vendor issues and collaborating across departments in a fast-paced environment.

Join us to lead a vital component of our finance operations—where your expertise ensures seamless financial transactions while supporting organizational growth!

Pay: $70,200.00 - $84,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: Remote