Accounts Payable Manager

What we need  

As the Accounts Payable Manager, you will oversee the accounts payable operations, ensuring all payment obligations are paid in an accurate and timely manner. You will be responsible for supervising the accounts payable team, resolving payment issues, processing invoices, improving procedures, and handling 1099 reporting. In this management role, you will collaborate with stakeholders, support audits and work with IT on system enhancements. 

What we do  

The Accounting team is part of the Finance organization which is a critical financial business partner for the Company. Finance functions include General Accounting, Accounts Payable & Receivable, Internal Audit, FP&A. Our Finance team is a trusted source for financial information and guidance for our internal customers, partners, customers, suppliers, regulators, and stakeholders. 

What you’ll do  

• Directly supervises and oversees the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable team. 

• Manage vendor relationships, resolve payment inquiries including payment disputes, misapplied payments, and statement reconciliation. 

• Ensures accurate and timely execution of transactions for PO, and Non-PO invoicing while partnering closely with staff to enhance and execute problem resolution. 

• Knowledgeable of end-to-end processing requirements for processing invoices. 

• Work with internal stakeholders as needed to manage problem resolution, documentation, authorization, and expedited payments. 

• Assess current accounts payable practices and procedures and make recommendations for process improvements as necessary. 

• Manage and prepare the 1099 reporting process. 

• Assist Assistant Controller & support team members. 

• Ensure proper application of US GAAP and industry reporting requirements. 

• Ensure accounting tasks are completed in a timely and accurate manner. 

• Write-up and implement processes and procedures. 

• Assist in monthly close activities and audits. 

• Partner with IT in system enhancement implementations, including user acceptance testing (UAT) 

What you’ll need  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business required. 

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in Accounts Payable. 

• Minimum 3 years’ experience of leadership or management experience. 

• Experience and exposure to SAP, OpenText, NetSuite, Mineral Tree technologies. 

• Experience working with inventory and PO’s. 

• High level of attention to detail required in managing analytical tasks. 

• Ability to analyze, solve problems, and adapt to changing organizational and operational needs. 

• Ability to work collaboratively with all departments. 

• Flexible; ability to adapt to changing priorities and multiple tasks. 

• Excellent computer system, PC skills, excel included. 

• Ability to interface well with a variety of employees at all levels. 

• Hybrid position based in Wilmington, MA 

 Our Environment   

• Up to 10% travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.   

• The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.   

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