The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for meeting disbursement requirements against company policy and procedures and management objectives.

• Responsible for all Accounts Payable related activities and associates including managing the AP mailbox, vendor setups, invoices and disbursements, vendor reconciliations, and analysis.
• Ensure payments are made timely and accurately per the agreed upon vendor terms. Reconcile and track the PO process and resolve any variances. Work with Accounting to provide monthly accrual.
• Develop, coach and mentor the team to provide learning and development opportunities for professional growth and cross training.
• Provide outstanding customer service experience to both the Leadership Team and to our growing vendor base.
• Function as primary escalation point and contact for all Accounts Payable matters while collaborating with all cross-functional departments to ensure any disputes are resolved in a timely manner.
• Review manually processed invoices and payments before posting to the General Ledger to ensure proper approval and GL coding.
• Create and implement changes to work assignments, methods, or procedures to meet operational needs and improve accuracy and efficiency of the accounts payable team.
• Own and track department KPI’s to enhance productivity and stakeholder experience.
• Manage year-end activities such as Form-1099 reporting and financial statement audit requests accurately and timely.
• Partner with the Controller to develop and/or modify policies and procedures to provide structure as needed.
• Work with Controller to develop strategy to meet the needs of the business and to support a fast-growing Company.

• Strong problem-solving skills and work ethic.
• Ability to thrive in high volume environment and multi-task.
• Specific experience working in a large company with a centralized accounts payable department or shared services.
• Experience in managing, coaching and developing a dynamic team.
• Medius AP Automation experience preferred.
• Familiarity / Competency with Dynamics365, or other accounting systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in General Ledger Accounts Payable tasks.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• At least 7-10 years of experience in accounts payable management

Technology Skills

• Calendar and scheduling software – Microsoft Outlook, Kronos
• Microsoft Excel: Expert in analytics, data management, pivot tables, formulas, etc
• Electronic mail software – Microsoft Exchange; Microsoft Outlook
• Office suite software – Teams, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Word, Google Suite, Microsoft List, Microsoft Planner
• Video conferencing software – Microsoft Teams