Manager, Accounts Payable

DSV Air & Sea Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 93,500 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV Air & Sea Inc. is looking for a Manager, Accounts Payable in Mesa, Arizona. This role involves managing the accounts payable process, ensuring timely payments, and compliance with financial policies and regulations. You will lead a team of Accounts Payable Specialists and work closely with other departments to support vendor relationships.

A successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and five years of accounting experience, including two in a supervisory role. The position offers a salary range of $93,500 to $141,000 annually, based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years or more prior experience in accounting field.
• Two (2) years of experience in a lead or supervisory role with leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the vendor aging for unusual items.
• Provide support for local financial and tax audits, as needed.
• Maintain vendor assignments for AP staff.
• Ensure timely processing of payables by AP staff.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite – Intermediate to Advanced Excel, Word, and Outlook

ERP System

English (reading, writing, and verbal)

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Priority

Job description

Job Posting Title

Manager, Accounts Payable

Location

USA - Mesa, W. Southern Ave

Division

Solutions

Employment Type

Full Time

Summary

The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager is responsible for ensuring accounts payable policies and practices are followed globally by all DSV IMS entities and for implementing new AP processes within the AP team. The role provides timely and accurate payments to vendors while complying with DSV financial policies and local regulations. The AP Manager also develops AP reports, key performance indicators (KPIs), and other deliverables, monitors activity and performance of the AP team, and addresses tight deadlines across a range of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, and cash forecast activities. The role requires strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Essentials Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Purchasing Team and Purchasing Managers to problem solve internal issues, develop efficiencies, and support vendor relationships; maintain internal and external relationships by providing excellent customer service.
• Distribute clear and updated communications with all departments regarding department policies and procedures.
• Report AP activities and KPIs to management as appropriate to meet team, departmental and company objectives.
• Meet and exceed metrics established and periodically revised by management.
• Monitor and support OCR program and template updates to achieve 80%+ hit rate.
• Assist in problem‑solving, researching root causes and communicating to internal/external business partners to reach resolution.
• Proactively identify areas of improvement with the AP and Finance departments and implement new processes as needed to increase overall department capacity.
• Responsible for managing the end‑to‑end payable process leading up to invoice payment.
• Ensure timely processing of payables by AP staff to prevent credit holds, zero bin, or machine down issues.
• Ensure that all invoices comply with both internal and external audit requirements and local country legal rulings.
• Oversee weekly payment process; manage prepayment requests.
• Primary administrator for credit card programs.
• Hire, train, and develop staff; perform new hire AP orientation for all IMS staff.
• Maintain vendor assignments for AP staff and realign as needed to support ongoing departmental and organizational changes.
• Responsible for local VAT reporting for all DSV IMS entities, as needed.
• Provide support for local financial and tax audits, as needed.
• Support the month‑end closing process through preparation of schedules and/or journal entries as agreed upon with local CFO and Senior Manager, Financial Controlling.
• Oversee the vendor aging for unusual items; ensure timely follow‑up by monitoring the AP aging, unbilled GRV, PO GRV reports and AP KPI reports.
• Support enhancement projects pertaining to procurement, payable processing, or settlement, as needed.
• Conduct yearly employee performance reviews with direct staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 8‑10 Accounts Payable Specialists.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Five (5) years or more prior experience in accounting field.
• Two (2) years of experience in a lead or supervisory role with leadership responsibilities.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite – Intermediate to Advanced Excel, Word, and Outlook; ERP System.

Language Skills: English (reading, writing, and verbal).

Mathematical Skills: Intermediate.

• Good understanding of established general accounting policies and procedures.
• Self‑motivated, energetic, and able to perform with minimal supervision.
• Effective oral & written communication skills.
• Integrity and ability to manage confidential information with care, security, and discretion.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others within and across functions at all levels of the company.
• Flexibility to handle multiple priorities/tasks simultaneously and effectively.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Experience with SAP/ Priority.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reaches with hands and arms; stoops, kneels, or crouches; talks or hears. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation

For this position, the expected base pay range is $93,500 – $141,000 Annual. Actual compensation will be determined based on job‑related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Benefits

Information regarding DSV's benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity

DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.