Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience
5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience with 3 years in a supervisory role
Experience in workflow/process automation
Strong understanding of accounting principles and best practices
Demonstrated effective team leadership and delegation skills
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Accounts Payable team focusing on efficiency and continuous improvement
Leverage technology to automate workflows and improve operational effectiveness
Assign work and establish goals while providing ongoing coaching and feedback
Facilitate team meetings and one-on-ones for alignment and communication
Manage vendor relationships and resolve payment issues
Establish and track Accounts Payable performance metrics
Ensure timely completion of month-end and year-end closing activities
Benefits
Professional development opportunities
Supportive team culture promoting continuous improvement
Opportunity to lead transformation initiatives using technology
Engagement with cross-functional teams to enhance overall business partnerships
Potential for career growth within the organization
Full Job Description
Job Duties
including managing and directing all aspects of the Company's invoice management process. This role will be responsible for providing direction to associates regarding their role and responsibilities to help meet the overall Company objectives along with empowering and promoting the proper level of responsibility and authority to achieve the overall department objectives while ensuring quality and accuracy.
Lead, manage, and develop the Accounts Payable team, emphasizing efficiency, continuous improvement, and value-added work
Leverage AI and technology to transform and automate workflows
Set clear expectations by assigning work, establishing goals, and providing ongoing coaching and performance feedback
Facilitate regular team meetings and 1:1s to ensure alignment, accountability, and communication
Ensure technical proficiency across the team through training, development, and coaching
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and customer focus, delivering accurate, timely, and responsive services through effective use of technology
Maintain and continuously improve standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring accuracy, effectiveness, and cross-training
Oversee a broad segment of the organization's financial transactions, ensuring accurate recording of transactions, efficient payment processing, and accurate reporting for the cash forecasting model
Establish, monitor, and enhance internal controls, accounting/reporting procedures, and special report preparation related to disbursements and working capital management.
Proactively drive process improvements by identifying and implementing workflow automation solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce administrative burden across functions
Apply Root cause analysis to identify improvement opportunities
Engage and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to implement sustainable solutions
Manage vendor relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for key partners, resolving payment issues and ensuring strong business partnerships
Collaborate cross-functionally to support accurate and timely transaction processing
Drive improvements in AP performance metrics through proactive partnership
Stay informed of business changes that may impact AP operations
Promote effective communication and teamwork across functions
Establish relevant Accounts Payable metrics, and implement methods and procedures for tracking and reporting on identified key performance indicators (KPI's)
Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end close activities; assist with external audits by preparing necessary reports and documentation.
Monitor and maintain accurate accounting records and reconciliations for all Accounts Payable financial transactions.
Ensure all annual 1099-related forms are processed, reported to the government, and provided to suppliers in compliance with reporting deadlines.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of progressive and relevant Accounts Payable experience including at least 3 years of supervisory experience
Experience identifying and implementing workflow and process automation to improve efficiency and reduce manual tasks
Exhibits strong understanding of accounting principles and best practices
Demonstrated, effective team leadership skills including the ability to delegate
Compensation
Base pay starting between $78,200 - $97,000 per year
The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.
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