Accounts Payable Manager: Lead & Optimize Finance Ops

Living Spaces Furniture; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 89,850 - 119,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (full-time)

Dental (full-time)

Vision (full-time)

401(k) with Company match (full and PT

Vacation (full-time)

Paid Sick Leave (full and part-time)

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program (full and

Holiday pay (full-time)

Life insurance (full-time)

Job summary

Living Spaces Furniture in California is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the day-to-day accounts payable operations, build strong cross-functional relationships, and drive scalable process improvements.

You will lead the AP team, ensure timely monthly/quarterly/annual closes, and enforce internal controls in alignment with GAAP, while collaborating with auditors and other departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent
• 5+ years of accounts payable experience
• 3 years of experience managing a team within accounts payable
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the accounts payable function and manage the day-to-day operation
• Support accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close, including management of the monthly close calendar deadlines
• Familiar with GAAP concepts, practices, and procedures
• Manage design and administration of accounts payable policy and procedure
• Evaluate and improve accounting policies and internal processes
• Support and manage external audits
• Plan and accomplish goals within deadlines leveraging experience
• Communicate with other departments and external auditors
• Respond to special analyses and ad hoc reporting needs
• Lead, mentor and develop accounts payable staff

Skills

Leadership

Team management

GAAP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Manager will assist with the oversight of the day-to-day operations of the accounting department in a growing company. Will be strategic, proactive, resourceful, and be able to build strong relationships within the department and cross-functionally.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide leadership to the accounts payable function and manage the day-to-day operation
• Own the Company's Travel & Expense program, including Concur administration, expense report processing, employee support, policy management, approval workflows, audit compliance, corporate card administration, reporting, and continuous process improvements.
• Support accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close, including management of the monthly close calendar deadlines
• Familiar with a variety of the Accounting and Audit concepts, practices, and procedures: GAAP
• Manage the design and administration of accounts payable policy and procedure within the organization
• Evaluate and makes appropriate improvements to accounting policies and internal accounting processes ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization
• Support and manage the execution of external audits
• Leverage extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and deadlines
• Communicate effectively with other departments, external auditors
• Comply with special project analyses and ad hoc reporting as needed
• Lead, mentor and develop current Account Payables staff
  
  

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Qualifications

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B. S.) or equivalent from four-year college in Accounting or Finance. 5+ years of accounts payable experience. 3 years of experience with managing a team within accounts payable. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have strong system skills including experience with a large ERP system such as Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle or SAP including set up and creating reports. Excellent PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word are required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position will directly manage a team within accounts payable. Develop and execute the company’s business strategies in order to attain the goals of the board and shareholders. Provide strategic advice so direct reports will have accurate view of the market and the company’s future. Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate. Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and that they are followed at all times. Communicate and maintain trust relationships with shareholders, business partners, and authorities. Able to delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of direct reports providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance.

Position Hiring Range

The hiring pay range provides a good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage that Living Spaces expects to pay for the position upon hire. Pay will be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to: applicant's education, relevant work experience, knowledge, applicable and relevant skills and abilities, market demand, Company budget, as well as internal equity and alignment with geographic market data. Living Spaces reserves the right to modify this page at any time.

Compensation: $89,850.00 - $119,800.00

Overtime pay is available for eligible, non-exempt Team Members. Reimbursement for expenses as required by applicable law and Company policy.Retail, Guest Services and Distribution Center Team Members are eligible to receive team bonus based on meeting specific goals and KPI's.

Additional Available Benefits Upon Meeting Eligibility Requirements Include

• Medical (full-time only)
• Dental (full-time only)
• Vision (full-time only)
• 401(k) with Company match (full and part-time)
• Vacation (full-time only or as otherwise required by applicable law)
• Paid Sick Leave (full and part-time)
• Flex or Health Spending Account (for eligible full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program (full and part-time)
• Holiday pay (full-time only)
• Life insurance (full-time only)
  
  

For more details, please visit our website at: Careers (livingspaces.com)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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