Accounts Payable Manager

• Manage the full cycle accounts payable function including invoice review, coding, approvals and cash disbursements.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with key vendors, proactively resolving complex billing and payment issues, negotiating terms, obtaining statements of accounts and ensuring seamless vendor operations.
• Spearhead the continuous improvement of ERP and AP automation tools (ex. in Coupa, QAD, Concur) and processes to increase processing speed, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.
• Develop and sustain a plan for escalation of issues.
• Manage and coordinate monthly accounts payable close process, including AP, travel and other accruals, investigate any discrepancies discovered during the GL to AP module reconciliation process.
• Manage reconciliation for accounts payable, prepayments, uncashed checks and unmatched receivers.
• Lead the process interacting with cross functional department heads during period-end to review open POs and accrue for any unbilled charges.
• Direct and supervise Form 1099 processing and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial regulations, and legal standards. Lead the preparation for internal and external audits, ensuring audit readiness and addressing findings as needed.
• Mentor and develop the team, setting goals and priorities for continuous improvement

• B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in an AP or Accounting environment with 2+ years of leadership experience included.
• Expertise in GL accounting, financial analysis, reporting, and presenting insights to leadership. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop junior team members for high performance.
• The ability to drive system improvements and lead automation initiatives.
• Large ERP AP system experience, as well as 1099 filing experience
• Strong Excel and business solutions software skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with finance, procurement and other teams outside of the finance org.
• Prior experience in a high-growth, fast-paced environment, with a focus on process improvement, audit readiness and scalability.
• Good presentation skills for educating internal clients, etc.
• Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.

• Experience with QAD, Coupa, Concur
• Medical device industry experience

Last updated on Dec 3, 2024