Manager, Accounts Payable

Position purpose

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and improve disbursement approval guidelines, payment controls, best practices, and company policies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors, analysts, and coordinators; oversee daily operations, priorities, projects, and performance.
• Evaluate accounting processes and align AP practices across divisions for greater efficiency and consistency.
• Drive process optimization and automation through ERP implementation.
• Monitor departmental quality and efficiency; ensure accurate and timely general-ledger coding of invoices.
• Oversee payment approvals under the company’s delegation of authority.
• Analyze disbursement activity, advise internal partners and vendors, and participate in special projects.

Minimum education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• At least 7 years of experience in Accounting Operations or Accounts Payable.
• At least 4 years of supervisory experience; managing supervisors is preferred.

Knowledge and skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead accounting professionals; strong organizational, analytical, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to explain complex financial data clearly, interpret financial reports, overcome obstacles, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of SAP and Concur or similar systems; proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Other software programs may be required as needed.

Physical demands and work environment

• Physical demands and work environment are described as representative of those required to perform essential job functions; reasonable accommodations may be made.

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