Accounts Payable Supervisor

La-Z-Boy Inc.; Town of Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

La‑Z‑Boy Incorporated in New York, NY, seeks an Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee multiple systems and a team to ensure accurate and timely payables processing. This role enforces guidelines, trains staff, and drives process improvements across AP operations.

The position manages month-end close, 1099/foreign reporting, and cross-location AP initiatives, with a focus on data accuracy and reporting to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience or equivalent supervisory experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of accounts payable processes and best practices and related technologies

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor invoice process from image capture to payment
• Supports AP data entry and supplier support teams to resolve issues and drive process improvements
• Support RMS Accessory and Intercompany processing to E1
• Complete month end batch posting, closing of month, opening new month
• Provide month-end reporting to various departments
• Supervises 1099 (US) and 1042-S (Foreign) reporting and year-end procedures
• Point of contact for AP for system related topics to represent Accounts Payable
• Coaching, counseling, and training new employees in accounts payable processes
• Performance management for direct reports
• Manage AP Projects related to Robotic Processing Automation (RPA) index processing
• Concur report processing and posting, user inquiries and reporting
• Research and implement new products or enhancements for Concur/expense processing
• Provide information to AP Manager including metrics and project status
• Provide standard and ad-hoc reports to Finance and Procurement teams
• Support AP Manager for auditor requests

Skills

Excel

Outlook

Word

Verbal communication

Project management

Supervisory / leadership

Accounts payable processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

Concur

ApplicationXtender Data Imaging

RMS

Oracle E1

Job description

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves. If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La‑Z‑Boy Incorporated. WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT

Job Summary

This position will provide oversight to the multiple systems used by the Accounts Payable department and oversee a team to ensure the efficient, accurate, and timely indexing and entry payables in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. Support policies, procedures, and documentation to provide a measure of consistency in processes, reporting and decisions by users.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):

• Supervise and monitor invoice process from image capture to payment.
• Supports Accounts Payable data entry and supplier support teams to resolve issues and provide guidance to process improvements and efficiencies
• Support RMS Accessory and Intercompany processing to E1.
• Complete month end batch posting, closing of month, and opening new month.
• Provide month-end reporting to various departments.
• Supervises 1099 (US) and 1042-S (Foreign) reporting and year-end procedures and ensures compliance with federal and states compliance laws
• Point of contact for AP for system related topics to represent Accounts Payable.
• Responsible for coaching, counseling, and support training new employees in accounts payable processes.
• Performance management for direct reports.
• Supports team to resolve issues and provide guidance to process improvements and efficiencies.
• Manage Accounts Payable Projects related to Robotic Processing Automation (RPA) index processing and other projects as directed by the Accounts Payable Manager.
• Concur report processing and posting, answer user inquiries, order new credit cards, provide reporting to business users.
• Research and implement new products or enhancements for Concur/expense processing.
• Provide information to the Accounts Payable Manager including metrics and project status, etc.
• Provides standard and ad‑hoc reports to La‑Z‑Boy Accounting and Procurement teams monthly.
• Supports Accounts Payable Manager to provide requested items to internal and external auditors.

Scope & Impact

This position is responsible for supporting activities in all systems impacting Accounts Payable, including but not limited to Concur, ApplicationXtender Data Imaging, RMS, and Oracle E1. This role supports processing of over 12,000 invoices monthly, impacting multiple locations.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience or equivalent 1-3 years of supervisory / leadership experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Products including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Project management skills for large project planning, tracking, and time management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of accounts payable processes and best practices, including latest technology, policies and procedures.

Preferred Requirements

• Certification in Accounts Payable Oracle E1

Supervisory Responsibilities

up to 8 direct reports

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Office environment / no specific or unusual or environmental demands.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly Hours

40

Benefits for Employees in the US

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Basic Life Insurance
• 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%
• 9-11 paid holidays each year
• two weeks' prorated vacation as a new hire
• personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time

Traveling Requirements

If this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company’s Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

At La‑Z‑Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table.

If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at [e-mail] or by calling 734-242-1444.

Additional Information

Come experience the power of comfort in your career! At La‑Z‑Boy, we believe people are our most important asset. From our manufacturing facilities and Furniture Galleries to our LEED-certified world headquarters, we empower our people to build something amazing every day. If you’re ready to join an industry-leading organization that values passion, innovation, and helping our communities, you’re ready to explore La‑Z‑Boy.

There are chairs that need to be filled at La‑Z‑Boy. Find out if there’s one for you.

La‑Z‑Boy has been building incredible furniture since 1927, and there's a reason people still want La‑Z‑Boy in their homes—and more importantly, a reason great people are proud to be part of our company. We represent decades of hard-working, talented individuals coming together across the globe to continue our legacy and propel us into the future.

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