Accounts Payable Manager

This range is provided by ForceBrands. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr SUPERVISES: Two (2) to four (4) Accounts Payable staff POSITION OBJECTIVES: We are looking for a responsible and highly motivated Accounts Payable Manager to lead our Accounts Payable team and manage all of the Company’s cash disbursement activities, including processing invoices, preparing invoice payment, and assisting the Director of Finance in cash flow modeling and decisions. The Manager will ensure the integration of cash disbursement cycle processes, reporting and forecasting needs, policies & procedures, and internal controls to meet the needs of the Finance and Accounting Department and overall company goals. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Oversight and control of the Company’s $30+ million international accounts payable and related liabilities, including the purchasing and cash disbursement cycles and analyzing the company’s vendors in a manner that will allow the company to maximize its float or cash flow efficiency while maintaining our solid vendor relationships. Oversee the Accounts Payable function, which includes invoice processing, travel and expense input and audit and processing, financial disbursements, and exception resolution. Ensure control of check authorization and review applicable accounts payable registers and accounting reports, initiate ACH and wire drafts to ensure accuracy and timely processing of payments into the Santander domestic and international bank systems and make recommendations on potential payment platforms. Ensure the timing of payments and any use of cash discounts are in line with corporate cash management requirements. Project accounting of approximately 10 large international vendors. Identify and manage the implementation of payables operational improvements to streamline and improve the efficiencies of current processes while realizing increased productivity. Creation and maintenance of procedures and policies for the Accounts Payable process including analysis of key controls and reporting requirements. Manage and improve upon metrics to include DPOs, cash disbursement forecast and other KPIs. Experience and understanding of treasury operations, including accounts payable impact on a revolving debt facility. Education and Experience: College degree or equivalent experience. 5+ years minimum of demonstrated competence in leading accounts payable in an import, packaged food, and/or consumer products company. Knowledge of business and accounting processes and internal controls, including general ledger and financial reporting exposure. Proven analytical and mathematical ability. Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training: Superior Excel skills (up to and including pivot tables and problem-solving functions. i.e. V-Lookup). Anticipate the needs of internal and external customers and anticipate each customer's preferences in creating high-quality analyses. Proficiency with computer systems and programs required, including MS Office – Excel, Word, Access, ERP systems (Microsoft BC a plus), and bank systems. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing Industries Food and Beverage Services and Wholesale Import and Export #J-18808-Ljbffr