Accounts Payable Manager - Mary Ann Markowitz & Associates

Our client, a privately held, well-established firm, continues to grow at an impressive rate, expanding its operations and increasing its market share in the industry. This growth can be attributed to various factors, including innovative strategies, a strong leadership team, and a focus on customer satisfaction. We seek an Accounts Payable Manager to lead a team of nine experienced members. The ideal candidate will enhance our accounts payable department, prepare the team to transition to SAP Hana Cloud, collaborate effectively with colleagues, and improve the team's skills and readiness for change.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $95000.00 - 118000.00 Per Year

Education Level: Bachelor's degree

Experience: We seek a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join our team. The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee the accounts payable function, ensure timely and accurate invoice processing, and manage vendor relationships. Manage the accounts payable process from receipt of invoices Leads the department, including mentoring, coaching, training, hiring, and evaluating employee performance. Responsible for timely and accurate weekly full-cycle payments with a 3-way matching process. Review and verify invoices for accuracy and resolve any discrepancies Process payments promptly and ensure compliance with company policies and vendors paid on time. Communicate with vendors to resolve payment issues and maintain positive relationships. Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports for management Manage 1099 compliance annually and adhere to filing deadlines.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 10-15+ years of experience in accounts payable or related role Strong understanding of SAP within the last three years. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and   PowerPoint)

Skills: Highly organized and attentive to detail Ability to manage competing demands Problem-solving abilities Research and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities: Manage and verify all vendor accounts for accuracy, ensuring all discrepancies are resolved. Responsible for all vendor files, including new vendors in the system, and ongoing maintenance, ensuring they are current with completed W-9s for all vendor accounts. Prepare and analyze department weekly transactional metrics as requested by the Assistant Controller. Manage the adherence to deadlines established on the monthly close calendar. Participate in annual year-end audits and provide necessary support to comply with requests for information. Manage 1099 compliance annually and adhere to filing deadlines. Respond to upper management requests and questions regarding accounts payable-related practices and processes. Research and reconcile accounts payable issues as needed.