Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounts Payable Manager oversees the Accounts Payable function for Caesarstone North America, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of vendor transactions while supporting purchasing compliance, vendor management, and procure-to-pay activities. This role partners across multiple departments to maintain strong internal controls, leverage Oracle ERP effectively, improve operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable Operations
• Manage the daily Accounts Payable function for North American operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices.
• Oversee payment processing including ACH, wire transfers, and check runs.
• Review vendor statements and resolve outstanding discrepancies.
• Monitor AP aging and assist in resolving overdue items.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Review AP reconciliations and account analyses.

Vendor Management
• Manage vendor onboarding and vendor master maintenance.
• Review and approve new vendor setup requests.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor payment inquiries.
• Build and maintain positive supplier relationships.

Purchasing Administration and Compliance
• Monitor purchase order compliance and purchasing policy adherence.
• Support approval workflow administration within Oracle ERP.
• Coordinate with Operations and Supply Chain teams to resolve purchasing issues.
• Support ongoing Procure-to-Pay process consistency and compliance initiatives.

Internal Controls and Audit Support
• Maintain strong internal controls within the Accounts Payable process.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Promote adherence to segregation of duties requirements.

Reporting and Process Improvement
• Prepare Accounts Payable reports and key performance metrics.
• Participate in Oracle ERP enhancements, testing, and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist the Controller with special projects and operational improvement efforts.

Leadership and Team Development
• Supervise Accounts Payable personnel and daily workflow activities.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members.

SALARY

The anticipated total compensation range for this position is between $96,600 and $121,900, which includes a base salary and an incentive bonus opportunity. Base compensation within this range is determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Experience
• Minimum 5 years of progressive Accounts Payable experience.
• Prior supervisory, team lead, or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience working in a purchase order-based environment.
• Experience working with ERP systems required.
• Experience utilizing Oracle ERP (Oracle E-Business Suite and/or Oracle Fusion) within Accounts Payable, Purchasing, or Finance operations strongly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes and procedures.
• Working knowledge of Oracle ERP transactions, inquiries, reporting, vendor maintenance, invoice processing, and purchasing workflows strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience with Oracle ERP (Oracle E-Business Suite and/or Oracle Fusion) strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting Procure-to-Pay processes.
• Experience with workflow automation or electronic invoice processing systems.

Working Conditions
• Primarily office-based with occasional travel to assigned zone locations.
• Regular use of computer systems and office equipment.
• May require flexibility in schedule to support business needs (e.g., recruiting cycles, urgent employee matters).

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.