Manager Accounts Payable, Level 1

Daikin Comfort; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial machinery manufacturing is seeking a Manager of Accounts Payable to oversee the accounts payable function. This role involves ensuring financial report generation, maintaining accounting standards, and managing a high-volume environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of accounts payable systems, excellent communication skills, and a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, along with a minimum of 5 years' experience in accounts payable processing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in accounts payable processing.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable systems.
• Experience with internal and external customer/supplier interactions.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and improving departmental workflow for efficiency.
• Managing all accounts payable system maintenance and processing.
• Establishing and monitoring financial controls around accounts payable.

Skills

Financial Controls

Accounts Payable Systems

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

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The Accounts Payable Manager will perform essential duties including ensuring timely financial report generation, maintaining accounting standards and procedures, and implementing internal audits to ensure compliance with established controls. They will also resolve matters related to financial reporting and controls, and provide direction and training to staff processing Accounts Payable.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Organizing and improving departmental workflow for efficiency.
2. Managing all accounts payable system maintenance and processing, including reference files, vendor payments, signature authorities, and period-end processes.
3. Establishing and monitoring financial controls around accounts payable, including reconciliations and performance metrics.
4. Ensuring invoice payments align with company policies and discounts are utilized.
5. Resolving disputes with vendors and business units.
6. Coordinating user training for the accounts payable system.
7. Ensuring proper administration of vendor invoices and accuracy in daily invoices.
8. Performing month-end closings and accruing invoices.
9. Managing day-to-day operations and personnel of the accounts payable function.
10. Ensuring payments are approved according to delegation of authority.
11. Monitoring positive pay and ACH payments.
12. Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in line with company policies and laws.
13. Preparing and submitting annual 1099s.
14. Performing other assigned tasks.

Nature & Scope

• Aligning work with director’s expectations and goals.
• Implementing policies and procedures for short-term results.
• Guided by policies, procedures, and business plans.
• Handling complex issues and projects.
• Providing guidance and training to subordinates.
• Having authority to hire, recommend pay, evaluate performance, and recommend termination.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable systems, preferably SAP.
• Ability to manage in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Managing employees remotely.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in SAP, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with internal and external customer/supplier interactions.
• Experience establishing financial controls in a corporate environment.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in accounts payable processing.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

People Management: Yes.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to perform responsibilities with or without accommodations. Up to 10% travel, potential for hybrid work.

Reports To

• Senior Manager, Accounts Payable.

Qualified applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

The company provides equal employment opportunity and complies with all applicable laws regarding protected characteristics.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing