Position Overview
The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for managing the full accounts payable lifecycle, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor transactions, adherence to internal controls, and support of month-end close and audit activities. This role operates in a fast-paced accounting environment and offers opportunity for expanded responsibility based on performance.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable Operations
- Manage the full accounts payable lifecycle, including vendor setup, maintenance, and updates
- Review, code, and process vendor invoices accurately and on a timely basis
- Process payments via check, ACH, and wire
- Coordinate invoice approvals in accordance with established policies
- Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and discrepancy resolution
- Reconcile vendor statements, purchase orders, and supporting documentation
- Support month-end close activities related to accounts payable
- Maintain organized documentation for audit and compliance purposes
Systems, Controls & Compliance
- Utilize ERP systems for transaction processing and reporting (Microsoft Business Central experience a plus)
- Adhere to internal controls, accounting procedures, and segregation of duties
- Assist with process improvements, workflow documentation, and efficiency initiatives
- Support compliance and audit requirements, including 1099 reporting
Reporting & Collaboration
- Escalate complex or unusual transactions as appropriate
- Support other accounting functions as needed
- Collaborate with accounting, finance, and operational teams
- Maintain professional communication with internal stakeholders and external vendors
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 4+ years of relevant accounts payable or accounting experience
- 2+ years supervisory experience in Accounts Payable
- Government contracting experience preferred
- Strong understanding of AP processes and the monthly close cycle
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups)
- Experience GovCon ERP systems a plus