Accounts Payable Manager

Job Posted 1/18/2025

AWC

Baton Rouge, LA 70809

United States

Category Accounting

Job Description

We are seeking individuals with boundless energy, unwavering persistence, and an appetite for learning. We value individuals who approach challenges with enthusiasm and creativity. If you're ready to embark on a journey of continuous growth and contribute to meaningful solutions, we want you on our team.

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all activities related to the accounts payable department. This includes ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and reconciling accounts to maintain accurate financial records. The Accounts Payable Manager will also supervise the Accounts Payable team, implement best practices, and collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless financial operations. This is a Hybrid based position located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and will require regular in-office attendance.

How you'll make an impact:

Recruit, train, and develop staff effectively, ensuring optimal performance
Assign tasks, set goals, and evaluate the performance of Accounts Payable staff
Ensure team compliance with policies, procedures, and best practices
Oversee and ensure timely and accurate processing of all Accounts Payable transactions
Review and approve invoices, purchase orders, and payment request
Manage the payment cycle, ensuring vendor payments are made on time and according to terms
Reconcile Accounts Payable ledger to ensure that all payments are properly accounted for and posted
Prepare Accounts Payable reports for management, highlighting significant trends, outstanding liabilities, and cash flow requirements
Verify invoices and expense reports to ensure compliance with company guidelines.
Assist in month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate reporting of Accounts Payable transactions
Prepare 1099s and conduct year-end procedures
Perform regular reconciliations of Accounts Payable sub-ledger to the general ledger
Identify opportunities for process improvements
Implement automated solutions and systems to increase efficiency
Maintain and update procedures for invoice processing, payment approval and dispute resolution
Work closely with procurement, finance, and other departments to ensure accurate information flow and proper handling of transactions
Manage and oversee the vendor management approval process
Assist in cash flow forecasting by providing insights into outstanding payables and payment schedules
Supports budget and forecasting activities
Stay updated with the latest accounting principles and best practices for accounts payable processing.
Manage and release accounts payable payment runs

Skills you'll need:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, but will consider experience in lieu of degree
5+ years' experience in AP or related finance role with at least 2 years in a supervisory position
Strong knowledge of AP processes, internal controls, and accounting principles
High attention to detail and strong analytical abilities
Proficiency in Excel and other financial reporting tools
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in complex, integrated financial and operational ERP systems
Problem-solving attitude and ability to handle competing priorities effectively

Here's what will set you apart:

Experience in accounts payable process documentation and efficiency improvements

The Rewards:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(K) Match
Competitive Pay
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Package
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Career Development Opportunities

About AWC

As employee-owners, we strive to do more than just complete tasks; we seek to develop fulfilling careers by pushing ourselves and questioning the status quo. We embrace innovative and creative methods to expand our expertise while providing genuine value to our customers and technology partners. We strategically partner with the world's most-recognized brands to help engineering, reliability, and maintenance teams solve problems effectively. As experts in our partners' technologies, we are well-equipped to properly size, select, configure, and support each. It is our goal to serve you with the best combination of caring experts and innovative solutions from our partners.

How We Win Together

We are committed to solving customer problems and are looking for team members that want to be a trusted resource to those looking for a partner who out-knows, out-cares, and out-serves everyone else. Every day, we strive to deliver on our mission to empower people to make the greatest positive impact for the communities and families we serve together. Our Winning Together culture starts with a shared commitment to building an environment of inclusiveness, trust, and mutual respect. We know that when people like you are safe to pursue your passions, to learn, to serve, and to share in the rewards from our combined efforts, then we are winning together.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)