Accounts Payable Manager

Position Description

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Manager to help lead our accounts payable operations and ensure the accurate, timely processing of vendor invoices and payments. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee a critical financial function within a fast-paced organization. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and experience managing complex accounts payable processes in diverse environments. This individual will help streamline financial workflows, maintain compliance with regulatory standards, and support our company's financial health.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice receipt, verification, coding, and payment processing
• Manage three-way matching of vendor invoices against purchase orders and receipts, and investigate variances with procurement and project teams.
• Maintain strong internal controls over the AP process, including approval hierarchies, segregation of duties, and duplicate-payment prevention.
• Supervise data entry tasks related to invoice processing and payment transactions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Partner with the finance and project teams to align payment timing with contract provisions where applicable
• Serve as the AP point of contact for auditors, providing documentation and explanations as needed
• Collaborate with the finance team on month-end closing activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations related to payables
• Lead process improvements by leveraging technology to help automate workflows to increase efficiency and reduce errors

Skills

• Proficient working in various financial systems
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting principles and proficient working in various financial systems
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets using Excel and other tools
• Familiarity with tax regulations related to vendor payments and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in supervising teams
• Experience with Oracle a plus

Education & Experience

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in accounting and/or auditing with a public accounting firm.
• Minimum 2 years of accounts payable and supervisory experience.

Work Environment This is primarily a desk-based role, requiring extended periods of sitting and computer use. While the role is mainly desk-based, mobility within the office, manufacturing facility and customer sites may be required for meetings and interactions with colleagues.

Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Ability to traverse office, manufacturing facility and customer sites.

Trew EEO Statement Trew and its companies are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.