Accounts Payable Manager

Job Title: Accounts Payable Manager
Location: On-Site (Monday - Friday)

Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join our dynamic team at a leading vision company. This role is critical in managing the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliation of accounts. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in finance and accounting, coupled with excellent leadership abilities to manage and mentor a dedicated team of accounts payable professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage the accounts payable team, ensuring efficient workflow, productivity, and professional development.
2. Invoice Processing: Oversee the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, purchase orders, and payment requests.
3. Payment Management: Ensure all payments are made in compliance with company policies and procedures, including managing payment schedules and handling any discrepancies or issues that arise.
4. Reconciliation: Manage the monthly reconciliation of accounts payable to the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately.
5. Vendor Relations: Maintain strong relationships with vendors, addressing any inquiries or issues and ensuring that all vendor accounts are current.
6. Compliance: Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting principles, regulations, and company policies.
7. Reporting: Prepare and present accounts payable reports and analysis to senior management, providing insights and recommendations for process improvements.
8. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline accounts payable processes, implement automation solutions, and enhance the overall efficiency of the department.
9. Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations related to accounts payable.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2. 5+ years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
3. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and accounts payable processes.
4. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
7. Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
8. Ability to work on-site five days per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in the vision or healthcare industry.
2. CPA or related certification.
3. Experience with process improvement and automation in accounts payable.

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