Accounts Payable Manager

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization's accounts payable function, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of invoices, vendor payments, expense reimbursements, and related financial transactions. This role leads the accounts payable team, maintains strong internal controls, supports cash management initiatives, and partners with cross-functional departments to drive process improvements and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable team through coaching, training, workload management, and performance evaluations. Develop, document, and maintain accounts payable policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance. Partner with procurement, operations, finance, and other departments to resolve invoice discrepancies, improve workflows, and strengthen vendor relationships. Support cash management initiatives by providing visibility into payment obligations, vendor terms, and upcoming cash requirements. Analyze and recommend payment strategies to optimize working capital, capture available discounts, and maintain strong supplier partnerships. Drive process improvement initiatives, automation efforts, and system enhancements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within the AP function. Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice review, coding, approvals, vendor maintenance, and payment processing. Create and monitor departmental metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate performance, identify trends, and support decision-making. Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal control procedures. Coordinate and prepare accounts payable-related month-end activities, including reconciliations, accruals, reporting, and analysis. Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audit requests related to accounts payable transactions and controls. Review aging reports, monitor outstanding liabilities, and ensure timely resolution of vendor inquiries and payment issues. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting, accounts payable, or finance experience. Prior leadership or supervisory experience required. Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, internal controls, and accounting principles. Experience working with ERP systems and automated invoice processing platforms. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr