Accounts Payable Manager

**Job Summary** We are seeking a dynamic and detail\-oriented Accounts Payable Manager to lead our accounts payable operations with enthusiasm and precision. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the entire invoice processing cycle, ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations, and optimize accounts payable workflows. Your expertise will help maintain financial integrity, streamline processes through automation, and support our organization’s financial health. The ideal candidate is energetic, highly organized, and possesses a strong foundation in accounting systems and financial software, ready to drive efficiency and accuracy across all payables functions. **Duties** * Lead the end\-to\-end accounts payable process, including invoice receipt, verification, coding, approval, and payment execution. * Manage relationships with vendors and internal departments to ensure timely and accurate payments while resolving discrepancies swiftly. * Oversee the implementation and maintenance of accounts payable automation tools to enhance efficiency and reduce manual data entry errors. * Ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), SOX (Sarbanes\-Oxley Act), and internal controls for all financial transactions. * Reconcile accounts payable ledger with general ledger entries regularly to maintain data integrity. * Supervise the review of expense reports, employee reimbursements, and corporate credit card transactions for accuracy and compliance. * Prepare detailed reports on accounts payable activities using Excel data analysis techniques such as VLOOKUP functions and advanced spreadsheet formulas. * Coordinate with finance teams on month\-end closing activities, journal entries, and audit preparations to support external audits and internal reviews. * Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information while handling high\-volume invoice processing through various financial software platforms like Workday, SAP PeopleSoft, or Oracle UltiPro. * Support continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing current processes and recommending innovative solutions to enhance efficiency. **Qualifications** * Proven experience in accounting or finance roles with a focus on accounts payable management; experience in public accounting is a plus. * Strong knowledge of accounting principles including GAAP, double\-entry bookkeeping, and financial concepts related to payables and receivables management. * Hands\-on experience with financial software such as Workday, Paychex, QuickBooks, Sage, ADP, Kronos, Ceridian, or similar systems; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel is essential. * Familiarity with accounts payable automation tools and systems like Concur or Bill.com is highly desirable. * Knowledge of SOX compliance requirements and internal controls for financial processes. * Excellent analysis skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets using Excel formulas like VLOOKUPs and pivot tables