AP Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW JRP is a full-service consultative fuel provider serving commercial, government, residential, and retail markets nationwide with an emphasis on customized fuel solutions. We offer customers a nationwide fuel card program, bulk and strategic delivery services, fixed/hedged pricing-based contract partnerships, inventory management, and more. Incorporating technology, conducting market research, and providing ongoing communication and education are core elements of our approach. JRP is headquartered in Ashland, Virginia, with satellite offices. Position Overview The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for managing and streamlining the accounts payable and billing operations in a high volume and fast paced environment. This manager should provide strong leadership, serving as the liaison between 3rd party transportation, operations, customer service, billing, sales, and other teams to help facilitate timely billing. This is a hands-on, working manager who will assist with billing invoices, processing invoices, and reconciling discrepancies, as well as creating and distributing departmental and managerial reports. This manager should be systems oriented and highly analytical. They should also possess strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, as this position requires phone calls, emails, and face-to-face interaction with various parties. Position Duties and Responsibilities Oversee and streamline billing, AP, reconciliation, and collections processes, to include managing all activities in the accounts payable function Develop and implement policies and procedures that ensure timely and accurate billing of customers Ensure timely and accurate payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers; maintain accurate records, files, and control reports Lead month-end closing tasks related to billing group information Special program/billing planning and implementation; assist with the implementation of new billing processes Plan and implement quality assurance for all processes Lead a team of billing and AP specialists, to include recruiting and hiring, training, coaching and development, time keeping and time management, and disciplinary action as necessary Daily maintenance and management of the Open Sales Order Report Troubleshoot billing errors and various delivery related fees Prepare reports to include gross profit, freight rates and pricing Analyze for price discrepancies Actively troubleshoot non-flowthrough items and coordinate with other groups to correct processes Other duties as assigned Required Skills and Abilities Excellent analytical, organizational, mathematical and data entry skills, with the ability to manually compute and review billing details and convert to per gallon amounts quickly Systems oriented – able to use accounting software and learn new systems quickly; technologically savvy Proficiency in Excel and Word Strong attention to detail with an eye for accuracy Strong interpersonal, collaboration and both verbal and written communication skills; ability to build rapport quickly and interact with internal and external partners Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment Ability to manage self and team simultaneously, entrepreneurial attitude Ability to manages multiple projects concurrently Ability to reconcile customer accounts Education and Experience Associates Degree in Business required. Bachelor’s Degree in Business with concentration in Accounting (or equivalent experience) preferred Several years of Accounting experience required; Sage 100 experience highly preferred Prior leadership/managerial experience required Physical Requirements Prolonged periods standing, sitting at a desk, and working on a computer Benefits 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr