Accounts Payable Manager - Lead Automation & AP Excellence

City Brewing Company; La Crosse (WI); In loco; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

City Brewing Company in La Crosse, WI is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP function, ensure accurate processing, and uphold GAAP standards. You will supervise a team of AP coordinators, drive process improvements, and coordinate with Purchasing and plant leadership on procure-to-pay optimizations.

The role requires strong communication, ERP experience, and a track record of optimizing high-volume AP workflows. This position is full-time and on-site at our La Crosse facility.

Competenze

• Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment.
• 3+ years of experience managing and coaching a team.
• Manufacturing/operational accounting experience within a complex industry.
• Experience improving AP processes, implementing ERP systems, and using automation tools.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and accounts payable best practices.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferred.
• Advanced MS Suite capabilities, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Mansioni

• Manages the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice receipt, coding, approval routing, and timely payment of vendor obligations.
• Modernizes A/P workflows by implementing ERP modules and identifying automation opportunities.
• Leads, trains, and develops a team of accounts payable coordinators, setting clear performance goals and conducting regular performance reviews.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and payment runs (check, ACH, and wire).
• Maintains vendor master data and manages vendor relationships, researching and resolving invoice discrepancies and payment inquiries.
• Oversees the month-end close process for accounts payable, including accruals, account reconciliations, and related reporting.
• Administer and oversee annual 1099 reporting process, including vendor classification review, compliance validation, and timely filing.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Monitors internal controls over disbursements in accordance with corporate policy to safeguard company assets against fraud, theft, and mitigate other financial risks.
• Identifies and implements process improvements and automation opportunities to increase the efficiency and accuracy of the accounts payable function.
• Monitor KPIs (invoice processing time, days payable outstanding, exception rates).

Conoscenze

Team leadership

Communication skills

AP experience

GAAP knowledge

Formazione

Associates Degree in Accounting/Finance

Strumenti

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

City Brewing Company in La Crosse, WI is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP function, ensure accurate processing, and uphold GAAP standards. You will supervise a team of AP coordinators, drive process improvements, and coordinate with Purchasing and plant leadership on procure-to-pay optimizations.

The role requires strong communication, ERP experience, and a track record of optimizing high-volume AP workflows. This position is full-time and on-site at our La Crosse facility.