Accounts Payable Manager — Lead, Optimize & Automate Cash Flow

Seattle-Tacoma Box Company; Kent (WA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with 5% match

Bonuses and profit sharing

Annual increases for cost of living &/

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Seattle-Tacoma Box Company, a Kent, WA manufacturing employer, is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead daily AP operations and payroll-related activities. You will oversee vendor payments, maintain strong internal controls, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AP, a solid understanding of GAAP, ERP systems, and exceptional analytical and leadership skills to guide a growing team and collaborate with Finance leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• 5+ years accounts payable or accounting experience.
• Experience with high‑volume invoice processing and vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and ERP systems.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage multiple deadlines.
• Criminal background check and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounts payable operations with timely invoice processing.
• Oversee vendor payments, ACH/wire, and payment scheduling.
• Manage vendor relationships and onboarding, resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with policies, controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Support close processes and 1099 reporting, audits as needed.
• Supervise AP staff and drive process improvements and automation.
• Monitor AP metrics and assist with forecasting and budgeting.

Skills

Accounts payable

ERP systems

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Internal controls

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Accumatica

IQMS

Microsoft 365

Job description

Seattle-Tacoma Box Company, a Kent, WA manufacturing employer, is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead daily AP operations and payroll-related activities. You will oversee vendor payments, maintain strong internal controls, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AP, a solid understanding of GAAP, ERP systems, and exceptional analytical and leadership skills to guide a growing team and collaborate with Finance leadership.