The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager position is a leadership position managing a team Accounts Payable clerks, with the overall responsibility for the accuracy and timeliness of Accounts Payable.  The AP Manager will lead a team of accounts payable professionals, and to own the entire process of receiving and paying invoices from our vendors for the entire North America operation.  The successful candidate will lead the team to higher productivity through process improvement, automation, and simplification; and by strengthening the capability of each team member. They will work closely with our vendors, department managers, and Accounting and Finance team to refine processes and to resolve payment problems that arise.  The AP Manager will assist the CFO to maintain ledgers, analyze data, prepare statements and reports, assist with period-end closing procedures, and perform other complex accounting and audit assignments.  Success in this position is measured by the degree the incumbent pays our vendors on time and in the right amount, and that accounting for payments is correct.

• Develop, implement, and maintain payables systems, procedures, and policies, including accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines.
• Reviews, analyzes, modifies, and implements efficient and effective accounts payable processes, policies, and procedures, including Accounts Payable related Oracle ERP system functionality.
• Ensures maintenance of and compliance with strong internal controls.
• Evaluate new vendor applications to make sure they are reputable, meet insurance requirements, and are amenable to contract and payment terms.
• Consulting with department managers and vendors to obtain the most favorable payment terms possible, and ensuring we receive the benefit of these payment terms.
• Manages accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, including but not limited to document review, vendor set-up and maintenance, invoice processing, employee expense reports, vendor relations, vendor rebates and allowances, 1099 reporting, banking administration and payment processing.
• Monitor the processing of over 7,000 - 10,000 invoices per month
• Ensure proper coding for all payments in process.
• Ensures timely and accurate month-end close, account reconciliation and reporting.
• Preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, reviewing reconciliations, and making sure that all outstanding items are properly cleared.
• Assist in the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts in the General Ledger.
• Hires, trains, supervises, motivates, and develops 6 to 8 accounts payable staff (employees and temporary staff); manages schedules and workflow.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.