Summary
Lead accounts payable operations for multi-site manufacturing facilities, overseeing high-volume invoice processing, vendor relationships, and compliance with financial controls. Drive process improvements and AP automation while supporting month-end close, reporting, and audit activities. Manage and develop a team of AP specialists to meet KPIs and ensure timely, accurate payments.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AP specialists, managing workload and conducting performance reviews.
- Oversee end-to-end AP processes including three-way matching, invoice coding, approvals, and ERP (e.g., SAP) invoice entry.
- Manage vendor inquiries, reconcile statements, resolve discrepancies, and monitor AP aging and ITBR reports.
- Process weekly payment runs, administer the Amex P-Card program, and reconcile subledger to the general ledger.
- Prepare and analyze AP metrics (aging, discounts captured, DPO), support month-end reporting, and assist with audit and tax preparations.
- Identify and lead process improvement and automation initiatives across sites to increase efficiency and control.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
- 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, with preferred manufacturing exposure.
- 3+ years in a supervisory role with demonstrated leadership and team development skills.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Power BI).
- Working knowledge of sales/use tax, 1099 reporting, vendor compliance (COIs, W9s), and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities; bilingual (English/Spanish and/or French) is a plus.
