Job Posting Title Accounts Payable Manager

Circet USA; Kennesaw (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Support

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

FSA/HSA

Paid Time Off

401K

Discount Website

Job summary

Circet USA is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead a team in India, developing processes and ensuring accurate disbursements and payables. The role focuses on policy adoption, training, and strong controls across the AP function.

The ideal candidate will have extensive AP experience, be able to interact with executive management, and drive efficiency through process improvements while ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred).
• 5 years of relevant experience, including 2+ years leading an AP team.
• Ability to communicate with executive leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Solid understanding of the financial cycle and month-end close process.
• Experience with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounts payable activities and team performance.
• Develop processing policies and desktop routines for AP operations.
• Train and develop staff to maximize productivity and accuracy.
• Ensure timely payment of vendor invoices and employee expenses; maintain control reports.
• Reconcile vendor statements and manage month-end accruals and 1099 statements.
• Collaborate with department heads to ensure policy compliance and process improvements.
• Maintain vendor files and manage unclaimed property reporting and remittance.
• Support weekly cash flow forecasting based on historical data and due dates.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Company Overview

Circet USA is the leading provider of Network Services in North America, and we're looking for talented professionals to join our team. We specialize in engineering and construction services delivering comprehensive solutions across Inside Plant, Outside Plant, and Wireless networks to meet the evolving infrastructure needs of our customers.

With nearly 50 years of industry experience, we work with major telecom service providers, MSOs, cloud service providers, and utilities. At Circet USA, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact by helping to create customized solutions that address our clients' unique challenges. If you’re passionate about innovation and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Circet USA’s benefits package includes the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Digital Health & Wellness Support
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term disability
• Group term & Voluntary life insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off & 401K
• Company Discount Website

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Accounts Payable Manager will provide leadership to a team based in India, by developing processes for the function, training their individual and functional skills, and ensuring adherence to policy and guidelines are in place. In addition, the Accounts Payable Manager will ensure accurate processing of and accounting for disbursements and payables. In-depth knowledge of accounting and accounts payable systems, applying accepted procedures to the processing of payments and preparation and maintenance of accounting records and reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages and is responsible for all activities in the accounts payable function.
  • Process and policy development for the company
  • Documentation of desktop routines for functional processing
  • Skill development for employees to maximize application and individual productivity
  • Perform required month end accruals, reconciliations
• Ensures timely payment of vendor invoices, employee business expenses and other payments and maintains accurate records and control reports. Escalation of key supplier issues.
• Suggests improvements in processes to increase effectiveness and efficiency of accounts payable process.
• Examines records of amounts due and makes sure invoices are paid according to terms, including reconciliation of vendor statements monthly.
• Directs invoice processing and verification of appropriate approvals.
• Ensures that appropriate controls are implemented and maintained in compliance with internal control requirements.
• Resolves discrepancies, concerns, questions and problems raised by employees, vendors and/or management. Direct communication process with supplier on inquiries and follow-up.
• Ensures accurate maintenance of vendor files and all related changes.
• Prepare and process year-end 1099 statements.
• Manage the unclaimed property reporting and remittance process for the company.
• Assist with weekly cash flow forecasting based on historical data, outstanding payables and due dates.
• Interfaces with department heads to ensure compliance, understanding and adherence with company policies and procedures.
• Supervises, recruits, trains and develops direct reports within the accounts payable function.
  • Overall team development – skills both technical and interpersonal
  • Develop metrics for team performance management
• Special projects assigned by management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting or Finance preferred)
• 5 years of relevant work experience, including 2+ years’ experience managing an AP team.
• Ability to communicate with executive management and all departments across the organization.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong understanding of the financial cycle and month end close process.
• Good organization skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting software
• Ability to deal with multifaceted internal and customer/ supplier facing issues.

Circet USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disabled. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.