Manager, Accounts Payable

The Regional Municipality of Durham; Brownsburg (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading municipality is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable (AP) Manager to oversee operations within their Accounting organization. The AP Manager will ensure timely payments, manage a diverse team, and collaborate with various stakeholders while maintaining compliance with regulations. This role is perfect for detail-oriented candidates with a strong background in accounting principles and team management.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience managing Accounts Payable or related teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage global teams in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable Teams.
• Manage several direct reports within the Accounts payable space.
• Collaborate with IT to automate the AP process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Tech-savvy

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting, Procurement, Finance, or Business

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle Cloud)

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Job Description

Seeking a detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and experienced Accounts Payable (AP) Manager. Within the Accounting organization. The position will help tie together the various processes on the team's AP and Travel and Expenses (T&E). This position will be responsible for managing several direct reports.

Accounts Payable

Provide oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable Teams, ensuring that all payments are made in a timely and accurate manner

Manage a team of several direct reports across the Accounts payable space

Act as the primary interface with internal business partners and external vendors

Maintain P2P process compliance with internal audits and external regulations

Perform required month-end close activities and reconciliations for the Controllership org

As assigned by management, assist with oversight of T&E policy and processes

Annual 1099 prep and issuance.

Act as primary liaison and collaborate with the IT team to automate the AP process

Work with an outsourced partner to build a scalable organization

Accounting

Perform End Of Month (EOM) accruals

Perform EOM reconciliations of various accruals and general ledger balances

Ability to speak to Accounting principles (IFRS, GAAP, accruals, balance sheets, etc.)

Perform closing duties as assigned

Corporate Card Program Management

Manage the applications, approvals, provisioning, and if necessary, decommissioning of corporate cards

Oversee EOM corporate card receipt collection / reporting

Periodically review corporate card policy and make updates as necessary

Process Documentation

Upgrade and maintain the AP team's SOP library

Upgrade and maintain the AP team's skills matrix

What We're Looking For:

Preferred: Bachelor's in related field: Accounting, Procurement, Finance, Business

6+ years of experience in managing Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, Procurement, or related teams

Team player with collaborative style and proven track record of building successful relationships with stakeholders and suppliers

Experience in tool implementation and project management

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to navigate an agile, fast-paced startup environment

Ability to self-start and act autonomously with minimal leadership input

Ability to manage global teams within a fully remote environment

Understanding of accounting principles, processes, systems and controls relating to accounts payable and payments

Strong skills in Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite (and Google equivalents)

Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle Cloud).

Responsibilities

Seeking a detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and experienced Accounts Payable (AP) Manager. Within the Accounting organization. The position will help tie together the various processes on the team's AP and Travel and Expenses (T&E). This position will be responsible for managing several direct reports.

Accounts Payable

Provide oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable Teams, ensuring that all payments are made in a timely and accurate manner

Manage a team of several direct reports across the Accounts payable space

Act as the primary interface with internal business partners and external vendors

Maintain P2P process compliance with internal audits and external regulations

Perform required month-end close activities and reconciliations for the Controllership org

As assigned by management, assist with oversight of T&E policy and processes

Annual 1099 prep and issuance.

Act as primary liaison and collaborate with the IT team to automate the AP process

Work with an outsourced partner to build a scalable organization

Accounting

Perform End Of Month (EOM) accruals

Perform EOM reconciliations of various accruals and general ledger balances

Ability to speak to Accounting principles (IFRS, GAAP, accruals, balance sheets, etc.)

Perform closing duties as assigned

Corporate Card Program Management

Manage the applications, approvals, provisioning, and if necessary, decommissioning of corporate cards

Oversee EOM corporate card receipt collection / reporting

Periodically review corporate card policy and make updates as necessary

Process Documentation

Upgrade and maintain the AP team's SOP library

Upgrade and maintain the AP team's skills matrix

What We're Looking For:

Preferred: Bachelor's in related field: Accounting, Procurement, Finance, Business

6+ years of experience in managing Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, Procurement, or related teams

Team player with collaborative style and proven track record of building successful relationships with stakeholders and suppliers

Experience in tool implementation and project management

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to navigate an agile, fast-paced startup environment

Ability to self-start and act autonomously with minimal leadership input

Ability to manage global teams within a fully remote environment

Understanding of accounting principles, processes, systems and controls relating to accounts payable and payments

Strong skills in Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite (and Google equivalents)

Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle Cloud).