The role of the Manager, Accounts Payable (AP) is to manage the (AP) life cycle and all related applications. Directly guide, manage and develop the AP team. Collaborate with business partners throughout the organization and DFA suppliers on all aspects of the procure-to-pay cycle, ensuring that disbursements are optimized.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:- Oversee the AP team as they calculate, post, and verify vendor invoices and disbursements to ensure the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions
- Pro-actively monitor invoice processing accuracy, response times, exception resolution, and ensure metrics are met, as well as the main point of contact for all escalations
- Handle SAP issues and implement process changes as needed to accommodate systematic handling of such issues
- Maximize the OCR paper invoice process, including maintaining a strong relationship with the third-party provider, overseeing exception resolution, and ensuring the entire process is efficient and effective in reducing processing lead times
- Initiate and evaluate AP process improvements and documentation; manage implementation for processes to be changed
- Partner with IT to lead testing and implementation of SAP enhancements and break-fix service tickets related to AP processes
- Oversee the GR/IR maintenance by partnering with corporate locations, to ensure that balances are less than 90 days outstanding
- Provide innovative ideas to management by understanding all aspects of the procure-to-pay cycle as well as SAP
- Lead the planning to evaluate employee staffing levels, balancing workloads with providing excellent customer service and meeting metrics
- Provide leadership and direction in a manner that cultivates respect, including responsibility for robust employee evaluations
- Oversee reinforcement training produced and delivered for business partners and AP team members
- The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Minimum Requirements:Education and Experience- Undergraduate degree in accounting, business administration, or other related curriculum, or equivalent practical work experience (work experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis)
- 7+ years accounting, accounts payable, or related experience including 3 years of supervisory experience
- SAP experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Strong knowledge of general accounting concepts and practices with concentrated knowledge in the area of Accounts Payable
- Skilled in leadership and coaching
- Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Strong implementer
- Self-driven and committed to hands on work habits
- Able to demonstrate an approachable, professional demeanor
- Able to solve customer demands and problems
- Skilled in analytical thinking, including research, interpreting data, and analyzing information
- Strong interpersonal skills, including exceptional communication and listening skills, with the capacity to articulate positions and provide direction
- Able to demonstrate integrity and commitment to the highest ethical standards and values, including proven ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, plant locations, and other departments
- Project management skills including the ability to handle multiple projects consecutively
- Excellent judgment, critical thought, and the ability to make decisions and advise demonstrating an understanding of the risks and rewards of each situation
- Knowledge of and skill in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
