The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for oversight of the accounts payable department, coordinating and working closely with team members to ensure accurate and timely processing of all invoices, vendor payments, and returns/credits.

• Manage, coach, and grow, a team of approximately 4 AP team leaders and clerks
• Own ultimate responsibility for all vendor payments and personnel in AP function
• Drive key performance indicators using dashboards recommended and approved. Establish strategies for continuous improvement of metrics and clarity of reporting
• Develop an effective meeting and reporting rhythm with all management teams, holding both individual and group touchpoints
• Serve as the ultimate point of escalation for all past due AP, tax, invoice processing/matching, duplicate payment, and vendor dispute issues
• Manage accuracy of vendor master data in all ERP systems as ultimate point of responsibility
• Develop and manage effective payment strategies, aiming to increase automation and eliminate non-value-add steps for continuous improvement
• Prepare monthly AP aging reports for Oldcastle finance department as required
• Perform AP closing duties as required
• Develop and revise AP Department policies and procedures, aiming to mitigate risk and/or increase efficiency
• Review AP ledger and hold daily or weekly touchpoints with the team to discuss processing metrics, past due vendor accounts/invoices, missed discounts, and recommend process improvement opportunities
• Perform analytical review and reporting within Accounts Payable
• Support ERP and technology upgrade projects related to vendor management and AP as required
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of related experience in accounts payable
• Prior accounts payable experience, including knowledge of various vendor payment systems and industry standard practices
• Prior management experience
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to communicate with all levels within the organization, customers, and vendors
• Ability to maintain accuracy in a very detailed work environment, highly detail-oriented
• Proficient in PC skills, accounting software, Internet-based programs, MS Office Suite, especially Excel
• Prior experience with multiple ERP platforms or accounting systems a plus