Accounts Payable Manager

Tommy Bahama; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector seeks an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee its accounts payable operations. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with corporate policies and maintaining effective controls over financial transactions. The ideal candidate will possess strong supervisory skills, a deep understanding of accounting processes, and the ability to analyze complex financial data efficiently.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with generous matching program

Generous paid time off

50% discount at restaurants and retail locations

Potential Annual Bonus Opportunity

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Accounting and Accounts Payable.
• 2+ years management/supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise accounts payable team.
• Ensure team meets processing timelines and deadlines.
• Analyze and resolve complex issues with vendors.

Skills

Proficient knowledge of processing financial transactions

Ability to understand complex scenarios

Knowledge of supervisory practices

Education

BS/BA in Accounting or Finance

Job description

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HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU:

• For full time employees, Health, Dental, Vision, 401K with generous matching program, generous paid time off.
• Potential Annual Bonus Opportunity.
• 50% discount at restaurants and retail locations.
• Career advancement opportunities as we are growing!
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SET THE COURSE

This position has the responsibility and oversight of the company’s accounts payable operations and will oversee all accounts payable processing and procedures. Supervises and coaches’ staff of 4.

Analyzes and resolves problems through drawing from prior experiences. Interprets policies and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of company resources.

Assist the Accounting department at month-end in preparing and posting various journal entries. Help research variances between budget and actual on the P&L

BE THE ISLAND GUIDE

• Manage the accounts payable team of four
• Promote teamwork and provide leadership and guidance to the AP team to attain department objectives and meet deadlines.
• Coach, train, and mentor new and existing staff.
• Provide training within the department and externally on accounts payable policies, procedures, & processes, both via telephone/Zoom.
• Ensure team meets processing timelines and month end close deadlines
• Analyze, resolve and answer complex or difficult problems presented by either direct reports , the operations team or vendors.
• Exercise a great deal of judgment and control in determining the creation and exceptions to policy and processes
• Review and approve various invoices for leased vehicles and utilities
• Approve new vendors or changes to vendor information
• Resolve vendor daily AP questions/concerns with AP team and outside vendors/TB teams
• Review monthly AP credit balance report and take action on open items
• Review month end accruals for Amex, Concur, Sales Commissions, Wholesale Advertising Co- op Allowances
• Review and maintain leased equipment schedule
• Maintain effective internal controls over the accounts payable (including PIQ & Concur) in accordance with SOX requirements.
• Maintain and prepare quarterly reports for parent company, Oxford Inc

• Develop SOPs for routine operations and facilitate cross-training among team members.
• Build and strengthen relationships with operational departments within Tommy Bahama and outside vendors.
• Actively identify inefficiencies in current processes and work to continuously improve and optimize systems, processes, and procedures.
• Develop and execute training programs for new account processes and systems, such as Concur expense report process and Plate IQ invoice processing
• Perform System Administrative functions for Concur and Plate IQ
• Work closely with Oxford Finance to make sure corporate policies are being followed.
• Prepare month-end journal entries.
• Set Up fixed assets for SaaS purchases.
• Administrator Corporate AMEX purchasing (P) cards

ESSENTIALS FOR LIFE IN PARADISE

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance or related area preferred
• Generally, 5 + years’ experience in Accounting and Accounts Payable with at least 2+ years management/supervisory experience

• Proficient knowledge of processing financial transactions in a complex, high volume environment.
• Ability to understand complex scenarios and dissect the components in order to identify changes required and the impact of those changes.
• Familiar with Internal Revenue Service regulations.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices
• Knowledge of documenting and improving processes and procedures

Multiple factors will vary the applicable rate of pay for this role, including an individual’s experience, knowledge, and skillset, as well as work location and available budget.

Rate Range: $78,000.000 to $110,000.00 annually

Mahalo (thank you) for your interest in Tommy Bahama!

Tommy Bahama is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or send an email to our recruiting team at [e-mail] .

Mahalo (thank you) for your interest in Tommy Bahama!

Tommy Bahama is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or send an email to our recruiting team at [e-mail].

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