THIS IS AN IN-OFFICE ROLE. APPLICANTS MUST LIVE IN THE PHOENIX, ARIZONA AREA!
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a solution-driven leader capable of evaluating and improving processes while coaching and motivating a team of accounts payable specialists. This role involves overseeing the daily operations of the Accounts Payable department, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliations. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for growth and development.
Team Management:
- Supervise, train, and develop a team of Accounts Payable Specialists, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Oversee daily workflow, providing feedback and direction to improve processes, accuracy, and productivity.
Invoice and Payment Management:
- Oversee the processing, verification, and matching of invoices, purchase orders, and payments in a timely and accurate manner.
- Handle check requests, advances, payroll, legal payments, and tax checks.
- Verify and match invoices to checks, obtain all necessary signatures, and distribute checks accordingly.
- Enter and verify invoices in the system, ensuring accuracy and proper matching.
Vendor Management:
- Research new vendors, manage the approval process, and develop and maintain vendor relationships.
- Oversee the verification and validation of vendor information using sources like BBB and D&B reports.
- Maintain and manage vendor files to ensure accuracy.
- Promptly resolve payment issues or disputes.
Compliance and Policies:
- Monitor and enforce compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Ensure all ACH/EFT/Wire payments are recorded promptly.
- Manage the purchase card program and petty cash.
Month-End Close:
- Manage the month-end close process, ensuring all accounts payable transactions are recorded accurately.
- Collaborate with other departments for accounting-related research and process enhancements.
Reporting and Analysis:
- Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports for management.
- Conduct weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual analyses to ensure payment accuracy.
Process Improvement:
- Identify and implement improvement opportunities to streamline the accounts payable process.
- Research and resolve unmatchable and invalid invoices, ensuring they are processed correctly.
System and Program Management:
- Manage the check processing and vendor statement processing.
- Oversee the Accounts Payable system, including uploading OEM daily invoices and posting wire transfers.
- Monitor internal/external audits.
Credit and Expense Management:
- Keep track of all company credit card spending and make timely payments on credit accounts.
- Oversee expense reporting and reimbursement processes.
Collaboration and Industry Trends:
- Work closely with the accounting team and other departments to support all business lines and ensure the efficient and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in accounts payable management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred but not required.
- Minimum of 6 years of recent experience in accounts payable, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Experience in the manufacturing, construction, retail, or related industries is highly preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and proficiency in accounting software.
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and procedures, including knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, growing environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated experience with process improvement and implementing changes.
- Competitive salary, bonus structure, and 401(k) plan with company match.
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and Life insurance.
- PTO, Sick days, and holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Other benefits will be discussed