Hybrid Accounts Payable Manager — Lead & Optimize Payments

Arium Networks; Canonsburg (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

HSA contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Holidays & floating holidays

Job summary

Arium Networks is seeking a Manager, Accounts Payable to lead a 10+ member AP team responsible for processing invoices, vendor payments, utilities, and employee expense reimbursements. You will drive month-end close, ensure accurate disbursements, and partner with Contract Operations to align recurring billing with landlord rent runs.

The role is hybrid, offering 2 days work-from-home and 3 days in the office, with a focus on process improvement, internal controls, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Mininmum of five (5) years of finance/accounting experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience
• Accounting knowledge in basic financial statement fundamentals, ledgers, and journal entries
• Knowledge of computer accounting software as well as Form 1099 experience
• Computer competency with advanced proficiency with Excel
• Excellent coaching and motivating skills for employees
• Works well under pressure. Manages multiple projects and priorities.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with subordinates, management and internal and external business partners through written and verbal methods
• Ability to diagnose work flow problems, critical path and institute remedies
• Exceptional project management skills combined with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Understanding of audit principles and SOX requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to 10+ accounts payable team members and accountants to ensure timely and accurate activities. Develop and assist team members and act as point of escalation for the department.
• Partner closely with Contract Operations to ensure Recurring Billing and Escalations translate properly into the landlord rent run ensuring accurate disbursements.
• Provide the necessary analytical tools and control reports to the team to ensure they audit invoices and employee expense reimbursements for accuracy, coding and proper approval.
• Maintain a relationship with our financial institutions and Treasury department to resolve cash reconcilation variances.
• Provide oversight and leadership for the monthly close process including providing value added analytical reviews.
• Serve as subject matter expert for integrations, transformations, and other process improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance by adhering to internal control requirements, maintaining updated documentation for A/P related processes and providing recommendations, as appropriate.
• Manage, maintain and reconcile A/P general ledger accounts including reporting and auditing schedules.

Skills

Finance/accounting experience

Supervisory experience

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

SOX/compliance knowledge

Audit principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

1099 processing

Job description

Arium Networks is seeking a Manager, Accounts Payable to lead a 10+ member AP team responsible for processing invoices, vendor payments, utilities, and employee expense reimbursements. You will drive month-end close, ensure accurate disbursements, and partner with Contract Operations to align recurring billing with landlord rent runs.

The role is hybrid, offering 2 days work-from-home and 3 days in the office, with a focus on process improvement, internal controls, and cross-functional