AP Manager POST NUMBER: 429124
Position Summary
Vaco has partnered with a company looking for an AP Manager to join their team! As the Accounts Payable (AP) Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the accounts payable process. You will lead a team responsible for processing payments, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. This role is crucial in maintaining strong financial operations and providing accurate financial data to support the company’s growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop the AP team, fostering a positive and high-performance work environment.
- AP Operations: Oversee end-to-end AP processes, including invoice processing, payment disbursements, and reconciliations.
- Vendor Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve any issues and ensure smooth processes.
- Compliance & Controls: Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements, implementing internal controls to prevent errors or fraud.
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve AP processes, exploring automation and efficiencies to enhance productivity and accuracy.
- Month-End Close: Oversee AP month-end close activities, including account reconciliations and reporting to the accounting team.
- Reporting: Prepare and analyze AP reports and metrics, presenting findings and recommendations to senior management.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
- Experience: 5 years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of GAAP and accounts payable best practices.
- Soft Skills: Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.