Accounts Payable Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager for a long-term contract role. You will play a key part in ensuring efficient and accurate management of the accounts payable function, while contributing to financial reporting and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a team, optimize processes, and collaborate with various departments to achieve organizational goals.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee the accounts payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and vendor payments.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, and Budget teams to maintain compliance and ensure smooth payment operations.
• Lead efforts to enhance accounts payable processes through automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage year-end close activities, including accrual journal entries and reconciliation of accounts.
• Ensure accurate expense accruals to support financial reporting requirements.
• Partner with accounting teams to reconcile subledger accounts to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee regulatory compliance tasks, such as 1099 reporting and tax documentation.
• Provide leadership and day-to-day management of the accounts payable team, fostering a culture of accountability and customer service.
• Maintain and update accounts payable policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure operational efficiency.
• Prepare regular reports and ad-hoc analyses for senior management to support financial decision-making.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in a team management role.
• Proficiency in accounts payable software and advanced Excel functions, such as pivot tables and v-lookups.
• Solid understanding of GAAP accounting principles and subledger reconciliation.
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments.
• Knowledge of internal controls within a corporate environment.