Accounts Payable Manager

Elliot Services; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

401K w/ company match

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Paid Vacation

Uniforms and PPE provided

Job summary

Elliot Services in Lexington, KY is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the department responsible for over 2,000 vendors across multiple entities. The role involves coordinating staffing, addressing vendor issues, and designing payment systems while enhancing internal processes. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of accounting experience, strong proficiency in Excel, and excellent communication skills. The position offers several benefits including life insurance and a 401K with company match.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business program.
• Five years or more of related experience in accounting or accounts payable.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; proficient in other MS Office products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and directs the payables department responsible for 2,000+ vendors.
• Engaging mentor who cultivates knowledgeable and effective team members.
• Collaborates with regional finance as the payables point of contact.
• Effectively designs and maintains the company’s payables related systems.
• Implements improvements to internal payables processes.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Experience with ERP and vendor management systems

Ability to address details in a time-effective manner

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business program

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred)

CPA certification or CPA eligible (preferred)

Job description

Davis H. Elliot Company is seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to lead the activities of the accounts payable department at our corporate headquarters in Lexington, KY. The Accounts Payable Manager is an integral member of Financial Services and is pivotal to the company’s overall payables objectives. The ideal candidate is a servant leader who humbly and respectfully inspires exceptional performance within the department while adhering to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. The Accounts Payable Manager must have an appetite for critical thinking and desire to drive the growth and improvement of the company’s payables processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and directs the payables department that is responsible for 2,000+ vendors across 5 entities and leads this team in issue resolution
• Engaging mentor who cultivates knowledgeable and effective team members through individual growth and development
• Collaborates with regional finance as the payables point of contact in Financial Services
• As primary administrator, effectively designs and consistently maintains the company’s payables related systems
• Identifies opportunities and implements improvements to internal payables processes and procedures to enhance accuracy and efficiency
• Evaluates and applies regulatory changes to ensure company’s compliance
• Coordinates and prepares year-end regulatory compliance, including 1099 preparation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business program
• Five years or more of related experience in accounting or accounts payable
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; proficient in other MS Office products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective communication with various internal and external groups
• Experience with ERP and vendor/supplier management systems
• Possesses the ability to address details in a time-effective manner
• Able to travel approximately 10% annually
• Ability to work on-site full-time

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA certification or CPA eligible
• Experience in public accounting or with a large, publicly traded company

Benefits

• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K w/ company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• State and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program
• Paid Vacation
• Uniforms and PPE provided

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.