Accounts Payable Manager - Military veterans preferred

Position Summary:  

Are you a detail-driven finance professional with a passion for process excellence and team leadership? Join us as our Accounts Payable Manager and take the lead in transforming how we manage vendor relationships, streamline payments, and support our company’s financial health. This is more than just a back-office role — it’s a strategic position that keeps our operations running smoothly and our partners paid on time.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of three AP professionals, ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice processing, payment approvals, and vendor management.
• Manage and maintain strong vendor relationships, including onboarding, ongoing communication, and resolution of payment or account issues. Negotiate payment terms, monitor vendor performance, and ensure timely, accurate payments to support business operations.
• Ensure compliance with all tax regulations, including accurate preparation and timely filing of 1099 forms and other required tax documents related to vendor payments.
• Ensure all projects, budgets, new vendors, and expenses are fully documented and approved via approval workflow in compliance with company policy and regulatory standards.
• Ensure accurate and timely payments, through multiple platforms (Concur, TMS, Business Central, Kintone, and others). 
• Collaborate closely with supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, and other departments to support seamless operations, timely payments to suppliers, and efficient resolution of issues affecting procurement, production, and company-wide initiatives.
• Manage monthly closing activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting for AP.
• Prepare and analyze AP reports, cash flow forecasts, and outstanding payables summaries for management.
• Support and coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and maintain process improvements, leveraging automation and best practices to optimize AP operations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve payment and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all AP activities, ensuring readiness for audits and reporting.

Qualifications, Skills and Education:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable or related finance roles,
• 2+ years supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• CAPP certification or similar credentials.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and AP automation tools.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.
• Deep understanding of accounting principles, tax regulations, and audit processes.
• A proactive mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.