We're Looking For A: Manager, Accounts PayableLocation: Hybrid (Woodland Hills, CA)
What You'll Be Doing: We are looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to manage multiple employees and activities in a high-volume Accounts Payable environment. You will lead the day-to-day AP operations and manage the monthly AP close. You will create a service-oriented environment to meet the needs of internal/external stakeholders, ensuring prompt and thorough response to all requests. This role is a key member of the Accounting and Finance team, and will be critical in leading and completing projects to develop and strengthen cross-functional policies and procedures in order to maximize efficiency.
- Ensure that invoices and payments are processed in accordance with terms, with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness to take advantage of any potential discounts and avoid penalties and/or interest. Ensure proper three-way matching prior to payment.
- Support the accuracy of Accounts Payable related general ledger accounts by ensuring that routine activities are being completed in a timely manner (e.g., payments are entered, credit memos are applied, POs are being closed).
- Review coding and subsidiary allocations for Accounts Payable invoices and credit card expenses, posted to the General Ledger.
- Review banking support items for reconciliations, returned payments, positive pay exceptions.
- Manage and maintain the employee expense reimbursement process by ensuring that expense invoices are appropriately approved by department heads and paid accurately and timely.
- Research, resolve, and communicate invoicing issues, discrepancies, or outstanding balances on vendor accounts accordingly. Reconcile monthly vendor statements.
- Work closely with the Accounting team to ensure month-end accruals are properly recorded. Create and enter journal entries as necessary.
- Prepare and/or review account reconciliations including review of the Accounts Payable and Received Not Invoiced subledgers for completeness and accuracy.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for A/P accounts. Reconcile cleared checks in ERP system.
- Review and document operating practices, procedures and/or systems.
- Ensure accurate reporting of Form 1099s annually.
- Develop, monitor and report on key department metrics, such as invoice aging, accuracy and efficiency.
- Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for procure to pay workflows
- Assist with external audits, including preparation of workpapers, schedules, and supporting documentation
Qualifications (Note: We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don't tick ALL of these boxes.):- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Extensive knowledge about accounts payable procedures, as well as experience with accounting and management principles.
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong working knowledge of NetSuite or other large ERP system
- Strong working knowledge of an automated A/P system, such as Tipalti
- Advanced Excel knowledge
- Bachelors Degree or Equivalent
- 5+ years of Accounts Payable management and month-end close experience
- Strong working knowledge of NetSuite or other large ERP system
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and advanced formulas
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)
- Exposure to accounts payable automation software, preferably Tipalti (preferred)
- Experience with Blackline close automation (preferred)
- Understanding a multi-entity accounting and reporting organizational structure (preferred)
Golden Perks & Benefits: - Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage - We cover 100% of premiums for employee-only medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Bonus Opportunities - Earn more with both annual and monthly bonus programs tied to performance.
- Investing in Your Future - We match up to 3.5% of your 401(k) contributions and offer a company-sponsored Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), helping your retirement savings grow alongside the company. Learn more.
- Work-Life Balance - Start your first year accruing up to 15 days of vacation, plus 6 paid sick and mental health days.
- Well-Being Support - Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program, company closure dates, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and expanded mental health benefits-we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
- Career Growth - Grow with us through our mentorship program, continuous learning opportunities, and performance-based pay increases designed to help you advance.
- Make an Impact - Give back through our charity sponsorships. Together, we've donated over $9 million to communities worldwide.
- Additional Benefits - Cell/internet reimbursement, free employee products, annual events, and more!
To read more about our Perks & Benefits, click here.
The base salary range is $74,800 - $99,800, plus annual & monthly KPI bonus potential.
The posted salary range in this job posting reflects data based on California's cost of labor analysis. This salary range is subject to change per state; please click here to find the pay differential in your state of residence if the role is remote.
Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geographical location.
