Accounts Payable Manager

Job Description

Job Description

At Janicki Industries, we turn complex ideas into real-world solutions through advanced engineering and manufacturing. Our teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture .

Across every role, from engineers and technicians to operations and support teams, our people help solve challenging problems, push the limits of design and manufacturing, and create solutions that make a lasting impact. This position is located on-site in Sedro-Woolley, WA.

Roles & Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable (AP) Manager to oversee the company's accounts payable functions and accounts payable team. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial expertise, management experience, familiarity with various accounting software and systems, and a thorough understanding of day-to-day accounts payable processes. This role is vital in ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor payments, maintaining financial integrity, and supporting overall financial operations within a dynamic organization. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment that values precision, efficiency, and compliance. This role reports to the Senior Manager - Controller.

The following essential job functions are performed as Accounting Manager:

• AP Operations: Manage and oversee the entire accounts payable process, including invoice processing, expense reports, credit card reconciling and payment execution (checks, ACH, virtual card and wire transfers), ensuring proper approval and coding of all transactions.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and supervise AP staff. Set departmental goals, distribute workloads, maintain training and advancement schedules, regularly meet with individual team members and evaluate performance.
• Vendor Management: Maintain strong supplier relationships, work closely with purchasing department to negotiate payment terms, resolve escalated discrepancies and disputes, and monitor the GR/IR balance.
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure payments are accurate and comply with company policies, internal financial controls, and regulatory requirements (such as 1099 and sales tax reporting).
• Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks, implement AP automation, and optimize workflows for maximum efficiency.
• Reporting & Analysis: Oversee month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and accruals are posted timely and accurately, and vendor outreach for outstanding checks and virtual card payments.
• Audit Compliance: Assist with internal and external audits related to AP output and processes, providing analysis as needed.

Qualifications

Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3)

Education/Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is required
• Proven experience in accounting or finance roles with a focus on accounts payable management
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or accounts payable experience, with at least 3+ years in a supervisory or management role
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and enterprise-level ERP software (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics), Docuware preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task in a dynamic working environment, excellent communication abilities for collaborating with all levels of the organization, as well as vendors and stakeholders

Detailed Wage Information

• Salary range for this role is between $90,000 - $150,000 plus discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off shifts. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
• 401k with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
• Education reimbursement program
• Several shift options
• Premium pay for off-shifts

Not sure that you’ll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply! We’ll review your application for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for talented people!

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.

Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.