AP Manager in Orange, CA at Vaco

Job Description

At Vaco, we give you an advantage over your competition through relationships with human resources and hiring managers directly. Currently, our client is seeking to fill an Accounts Payable Manager opening, and we want to hear from you!

You will be interacting with accountants, clients and upper management, so your communication and presentation skills as well as your problem solving and analytical abilities will be essential to this role.

Think of us as an advocate who will promote your strengths and prepare you for your interviews by supplying you with key info on our client. Our recruiters will be able to provide great insight about trends in the market - keeping you up to date on compensation expectations, company culture, and growth opportunities. If your background is in Accounting / Finance, and you want to partner with the best, apply today!

As our Accounts Payable Manager, you will be managing accounting functions, including maintenance of General Ledger Accounts Payable to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Part of your daily duties will consist of developing, implementing and maintaining systems, procedures, and policies (including AP functions) to ensure adherence to company guidelines.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

* Ensure accurate and timely workflow of AP and Time & Expense processes
* Monitor and review AP Aging report
* Oversee vendor relations and internal staff communications
* Oversee routine department activities, such as check/EFT disbursement, approving invoices and processing expense reports
* Prepare/review month-end AP close processes, including account analysis, reconciliations and help with monthly accruals
* Review and approve recurring payments
* Demonstrate thorough understanding of policies and authorization, as well as the impact of timely approvals and budgets, while educating cross-functional stakeholders
* Develop, implement and maintain systems, procedures and policies to ensure timely and efficient workflow and consistency
* Strive to automate manual AP processes
* Supervise, coach, and mentor the Accounts Payable staff, and ensure that system and process training is kept up to date
* Facilitate 1099-MISC process and IRS submissions
* Perform diligence on unclaimed property when needed
* Compliance with all governmental and vendor requirements including SOX