Accounts Payable Manager

Waupaca Foundry, Inc.; Waupaca (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short and long term disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Employer funded retirement plan

Paid vacations/holidays

Wellness program

Fitness membership

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an A/P Manager to oversee payments to suppliers and manage the accounts payable team. Responsibilities include verifying invoices and resolving discrepancies while interacting with various internal departments. Ideal candidates will possess supervisory experience and knowledge of accounting principles, especially in a manufacturing context. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Excel are essential. The position is based in Waupaca, WI, offering a culture of continual innovation and improvement.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in supervision strongly preferred and experience in A/P processing.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage payments to suppliers and oversee the accounts payable team.
• Verify invoices and research discrepancies.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Supervisory skills

Strong skills in Excel

General knowledge of accounting principles

Self-starter and goal-oriented

Proficiency in analysis and process improvement

Education

Bachelor's or Associates degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 4,400 people company-wide.

Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation.

Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

The A/P Manager will be responsible for managing payments to suppliers and other vendors. The ideal candidate will have the ability to supervise staff, research and resolve discrepancies on vendor accounts. Daily responsibilities include continual interaction with internal departments and external suppliers. Excellent written and verbal communication is a must. The position is located in Waupaca and reports to the Accounting Manager.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Understanding of 3-way matching principle. Match vendor invoices with packing slips.
• Verify that invoices, check requests and expense reports have complete information and the necessary approvals prior to processing.
• Research prior/past due balances noted on invoices to determine if prior balances have been paid or not. If not yet paid, contacts appropriate parties to ensure backup is obtained and put through normal review and approval process to ensure outstanding balances are resolved appropriately and timely.
• Answer Accounts Payable inquiries.
• Managing the accounts payable team. Hiring, training, developing skills and evaluating team members.
• Prepare invoices for weekly check run report.
• Sets up, maintain and file all AP files and paperwork, electronically.
• Resolve purchase order, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments.
• Review vendor statements and fully resolve issues.
• Annual update of Procure-to-Pay process narrative.
• Coordinate and support external and internal auditors related to A/P invoicing and disbursement activities to ensure successful audit results and compliance.
• Prepare month end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for various A/P liability accounts.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

Preferred Education/ Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Associates degree in Accounting preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in supervision strongly preferred, along with experience in A/P processing.
• Experience in manufacturing industry preferred.

Qualifications/Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills.
• Supervisory skills a plus.
• Must have strong skills in Excel, and at least moderate experience with Word and Powerpoint.
• General knowledge of accounting principles.
• SAP is the primary accounting software used in this role, so SAP experience is beneficial but not required.
• This person is a self-starter, flexible, organized. Has a high level of integrity and is goal orientated in a team environment.
• The person has a proficiency in analysis, process improvement, multi-tasking and meeting deadlines.
• May require the need to work occasional evenings and/or weekends.
• The responsibilities, duties, and minimum requirements are summary level in nature, and in no way imply that these are the only duties and requirements of this role. This position may be required to take on other duties, and/or obtain other skills int eh account/finance area, as requested by the Accounting Manager, Director of Accounting or CFO.

If selected for consideration, candidates must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, reference check/verification, and a pre-employment drug screen.

BENEFITS

• Short and long term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employer funded retirement plan
• Paid vacations/holidays
• Wellness program
• Fitness membership
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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