Accounts Payable Manager

Overview:

Financial Services technology company is looking for an accounting professional with a strong track record in Accounts Payable/Procure-to-Pay to join their Finance and Accounting team. This role will report to the Sr. Accounting Manager. The Accounts Payable Manager ensures that all expenses, invoices and payments are processed in a timely and accurate manner. The Accounts Payable Manager will be detailed and deadline-oriented, operational, and can operate in a fast-paced, complex and team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and participate in the day-to-day Accounts Payable processes including reviewing invoices for proper coding and approval with an understanding of the 3-way match of purchase order, receipts, and invoices
• Manage 3 AP staff accountants
• Revamp the overall procure to pay process from purchase order initiation to disbursements for timeliness, control and customer experience
• Ensure invoices are accurately coded and have the appropriate documentation and approval
• Verify and match vendor invoices to purchase orders
• Monitor the Accounts Payable inbox daily to ensure that all invoices and other vendor communication are properly addressed
• Work with cost center managers to ensure purchase orders (POs) are created in compliance with purchasing policies and track outstanding POs
• Manage the Company's T&E program (Concur) and maintain policies and procedures for corporate credit cards and address escalated issues
• Follow up with customers / vendors regarding payment inquiries and billing issues.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Maintenance of vendor information, including W-9's, as needed for year-end 1099 issuance
• Ensure correct data entry into accounting system in a short time frame
• Oversee the preparation of payments via check, ACH and wires
• Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley and other compliance requirements
• Perform other special projects and analyses as directed by management

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of AP Manager level experience
• Bachelor's degree
• ERP experience- Netsuite preferred
• Prior people management experience, minimum of 3 prior direct reports

Soft skills:

• Leadership skills- company culture is that their managers and leadership team speak up and share their thoughts, feelings, perspectives; Someone can't just be a "tactical executioner" need to speak up and lead, not an individual contributor role
• Relationship building- this individual will be expected to build relationships and partnerships with their teammates and partners
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills to support facilitating upkeep of department procedures, file structure and compliance of record keeping, achievement of routine and project deadlines, and effective teamwork
• Detail oriented and demonstrate a sense of urgency
• Ability to drive continuous improvement
• Strong sense of ownership and willing to tackle challenges in a continuously changing environment

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At Aston Carter, we're dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions - from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients' capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today's workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit . Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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