Accounts Payable Manager

A & S Equipment Rentals, Inc.; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental company is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager in Franklin, TN. This role involves overseeing AP functions, ensuring compliance with company guidelines, and leading a team to achieve processing goals. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and analytical skills, a background in accounting, and experience with ERP systems. Join a growing team that values continuous improvement and offers comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Free Employee Medical Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Savings Account

Vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience required.
• 2 years of management experience preferred.
• ERP system knowledge and 1099 filing experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the accounts payable department.
• Develop and maintain controls for invoice documentation.
• Manage paperless accounts payable process in Sage.

Skills

Communication

Problem Resolution

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

BS in Accounting

Business Administration

Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sage Intacct

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Corporate - Franklin, TN

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Empower Rental Group is hiring an Accounts Payable Manager in Franklin, TN!

Empower Rental Group is a family of local equipment rental providers across the Southeastern US. We began with 3 locations in 2021 with the goal of being the difference in the equipment rental industry by doing everything differently. We now have over 36 locations, and we are adding an Accounts Payable Manager to our team at the Support Center in the Franklin, TN location!

Company Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Free Employee Medical Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid STD and LTD Disability benefits
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Employee Sharing Program

Summary

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for leading, supervising, and providing strong leadership to the accounts payable department and staff at ERG. In this role, the Accounts Payable Manager develops and maintains controls to ensure all invoices are appropriately documented and approved prior to payment. Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms, process check requests, match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks and distribute checks accordingly. Duties include responding to all vendor inquiries; reconcile vendor statements, research, and correct discrepancies. This position requires a large degree of attention to detail, problem resolution, and ensuring that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhered to approved budgets.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ownership of all AP functions, including select and hire employees for the accounts payable department; trains and evaluates employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product. Addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions
• Motivates and rewards employees, including recommending salary increases, bonuses, and promotions within allocated budgets and company guidelines
• Develop, implement, and maintain systems, procedures, and policies, including accounts payable functions, to ensure adherence to company guidelines
• Review and approve invoices processed by the Accounts Payable Team.
• Reconcile complex monthly vendor statements
• Manage paperless accounts payable process in Sage and Yooz, follow up with managers to obtain timely approvals, and execute weekly payment process in Sage.
• Collaborate with Accounting team to resolve outstanding items and ensure timely reconciliation of Accounts Payable GL accounts.
• Partner with Procurement manager to onboard new vendors and evaluate existing vendor relationships.
• Clearly communicate and promote Accounts Payable policies throughout the company, and assist employees from other departments in understanding and complying with those policies.
• Follow company procedures for compliance, coding and processing invoices including distinguishing appropriate accounting period, determining company, branch, or department allocation, and ensuring proper G/L account codes are used.
• Monitor productivity statistics of the Accounts Payable team and ensure processing goals are achieved.
• Manage year-end 1099 process and resolves any issues.
• Comply with Accounting and Tax policies to ensure proper records are maintained for historical purposes
• Assist Accounting team with annual financial statement audit and other audits (unemployment, taxes, etc.)
• Demonstrates behaviors aligned with Company’s Core Values at all times
• Continuous improvement: assists in driving a continuous improvement strategy within the business to result in ongoing incremental gains in quality and efficiency.
• Support, represent, and advocate for AP team to the company as a whole.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills for communicating with support personnel and management.
• Team player with self-confidence and professional presence
• Must have ERP system knowledge and 1099 filing experience in a high-volume environment
• Problem resolution and prioritization skills are a must
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with accountants, vendors, and upper management.
• Ability to administer several tasks independently and concurrently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience:

• BS in Accounting, business administration, finance, or related field preferred.
• Must have at least 5 or more years of accounting experience.
• 2 years of management experience.
• Experience with Sage Intacct preferred.

Qualifications