Accounts Payable Manager

Janicki Industries - Advertising; Sedro-Woolley (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision

Disability & Life/AD&D

HSA & FSA

401k matching

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Off-shift pay

Job summary

Janicki Industries in Sedro-Woolley, WA is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the company’s AP function, ensure timely payments, and lead a dedicated team.

You will drive process improvements, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• 5+ years in accounting/finance with 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Advanced Excel and ERP proficiency (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or Dynamics).
• Strong attention to detail and communication with vendors and teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AP process including invoicing, expense reports, payments.
• Lead and develop AP staff; set goals and evaluate performance.
• Manage vendor relationships and payment terms.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement AP automation.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close and accruals.
• Support internal/external audits related to AP.

Skills

Team leadership

Vendor management

ERP software

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Docuware

Job description

Job DetailsDescriptionAt Janicki Industries, we turn complex ideas into real-world solutions through advanced engineering and manufacturing. Our teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture. Pay or shift range: $90,000 USD to $150,000 USDThe estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position.Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.Across every role, from engineers and technicians to operations and support teams, our people help solve challenging problems, push the limits of design and manufacturing, and create solutions that make a lasting impact. This position is located on-site in Sedro-Woolley, WA.

Roles & Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable (AP) Manager to oversee the company's accounts payable functions and accounts payable team. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial expertise, management experience, familiarity with various accounting software and systems, and a thorough understanding of day-to-day accounts payable processes. This role is vital in ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor payments, maintaining financial integrity, and supporting overall financial operations within a dynamic organization. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment that values precision, efficiency, and compliance. This role reports to the Senior Manager - Controller.

• AP Operations: Manage and oversee the entire accounts payable process, including invoice processing, expense reports, credit card reconciling and payment execution (checks, ACH, virtual card and wire transfers), ensuring proper approval and coding of all transactions.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and supervise AP staff. Set departmental goals, distribute workloads, maintain training and advancement schedules, regularly meet with individual team members and evaluate performance.
• Vendor Management: Maintain strong supplier relationships, work closely with purchasing department to negotiate payment terms, resolve escalated discrepancies and disputes, and monitor the GR/IR balance.
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure payments are accurate and comply with company policies, internal financial controls, and regulatory requirements (such as 1099 and sales tax reporting).
• Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks, implement AP automation, and optimize workflows for maximum efficiency.
• Reporting & Analysis: Oversee month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and accruals are posted timely and accurately, and vendor outreach for outstanding checks and virtual card payments.
• Audit Compliance: Assist with internal and external audits related to AP output and processes, providing analysis as needed.

Qualifications

Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3)

• Education/Experience
• A Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is required
• Proven experience in accounting or finance roles with a focus on accounts payable management
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or accounts payable experience, with at least 3+ years in a supervisory or management role
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and enterprise-level ERP software (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics), Docuware preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task in a dynamic working environment, excellent communication abilities for collaborating with all levels of the organization, as well as vendors and stakeholders

Detailed Wage Information

Salary range for this role is between $90,000 - $150,000 plus discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off shifts. The range provided is Janickis estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
• 401k with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
• Education reimbursement program
• Several shift options
• Premium pay for off-shifts

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status.

Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.

Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries Aff hinative plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department.

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis).

Additionally, because of Janickis work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.