Accounts Payable Manager

Description

Marucci Sports is looking for an Accounts Payable Manager in Baton Rouge, Louisiana! This role will be responsible for leading the accounts payable function and ensuring the accurate, timely, and controlled processing of vendor invoices, employee expenses, and disbursements. The Accounts Payable Manager will supervise accounts payable staff, maintains the integrity of payable records and reconciliations, supports cash flow management and period-end close, enforces financial policies and internal controls, manages vendor relationships, and drives process improvements through effective use of accounting systems and automation.

Job Duties:

• Lead, train, and develop accounts payable staff; assign workloads and monitor performance.
• Oversee the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice receipt, coding, approval, three-way matching, posting, payment processing, and record retention.
• Review and approve payment batches, ACH transactions, wires, checks, credit card activity, and employee expense reimbursements in accordance with delegated authority.
• Ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time while maximizing available discounts and complying with vendor terms.
• Maintain and enforce accounts payable policies, approval workflows, segregation of duties, and internal controls over disbursements.
• Monitor for duplicate invoices, unusual transactions, fraudulent payment requests, and other exceptions; escalate issues as appropriate.
• Reconcile accounts payable subledgers, vendor statements, payment clearing accounts, and related general ledger accounts.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, including accruals, account reconciliations, and reporting.
• Prepare accounts payable aging, cash requirements, payment forecasts, key performance indicators, and other analyses for management.
• Manage vendor setup and maintenance, including validation of banking and tax information and review of changes to vendor master data.
• Resolve escalated invoice, purchase order, receiving, and payment discrepancies in partnership with vendors and internal departments.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and respond to inquiries professionally and promptly.
• Partner with Purchasing, Receiving, Operations, and Accounting to improve procure-to-pay processes and strengthen controls.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate schedules, documentation, and explanations of accounts payable activity.
• Oversee Form 1099 data collection, review, and reporting, and ensure compliance with applicable company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, document, and implement process improvements, system enhancements, automation, and standardized procedures.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Requirements/Skills:

• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, general accounting principles, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, delegation, and performance management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining accurate records.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and function effectively in a high-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate professionally with vendors, auditors, banking partners, and employees at all levels.
• High degree of integrity, sound judgment, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and experience with ERP and accounts payable automation systems.
• Highly motivated self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five years of progressive accounts payable or related accounting experience.
• Previous supervisory or management experience required.
• Experience managing high-volume or multi-entity accounts payable operations preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Navision or Business Central preferred.
• Experience with electronic payment platforms, invoice workflow tools, and accounts payable automation preferred.
• Experience supporting month-end close, audits, vendor reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.