Accounts Payable Manager

Steven Douglas has been exclusively engaged by our highly successful private distribution client located in Jacksonville, FL. They're looking for a strong Accounts Payable Manager to join their growing team, and the position will pay up to $95,000 base salary.

The role will report to the Controller, own the day-to-day AP process, and oversee a team of 6 employees. This individual should have experience with high-volume, product-related AP, 3-way matching, and leading a team of direct reports. The firm yields great room for professional growth while providing generous employee benefits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accurate and timely accounts payable process, ensuring compliance with established procedures and maintaining proper documentation as dictated by company policy.
• Partner with the VP Corporate Controller and IT to ensure the successful integration of a new automated AP system. Regularly assess and optimize department workflows, policies, practices, and controls.
• Direct weekly and special payment runs across multiple payment methods, ensuring compliance with vendor terms, and capturing any available discounts. Promptly address any vendor billing discrepancies.
• Manage the preparation and filing of 1099 reports.
• Ensure the accuracy of the general ledger distribution for AP transactions, and participate in month-end closing activities, including reconciling related AP accounts. Support audit requests related to accounts payable.
• Track the aging of received-but-not-invoiced reports and resolve any issues promptly.
• Aid in vendor management by working with the Master Data and Procurement teams to manage vendor records, including setup, maintenance, periodic reviews, and termination of inactive accounts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Bachelor's Degree.
• 7 years of related AP experience / 2 year's experience leading a team.
• Experience processing inventory related vendor invoices including 3-way matching and reconciling received not invoiced discrepancies.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and ERP system skills.