Accounts Payable Supervisor - Interstate Waste Services

Overview:

Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country! We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, with a landfill located in Ohio, where we also own and operate a state-of-the-art rail-served landfill. We cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial, and commercial customers. Our mission has always been to provide our customers with the highest quality waste, recycling, and environmental services, while keeping focus on employee, customer, and environmental safety. 

 

What makes our company culture unique is we have mastered the ability to balance the standards of a large corporate company while maintaining our small business family style culture. 

 

Position Summary:

 

Accounts Payable Supervisor

 

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor who will be responsible for overseeing in a hands-on manner the accounts payable processes for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments to our suppliers. You will collaborate closely with members of our finance team, suppliers, other departments within the organization to maintain efficient accounts payable operations.

Responsibilities:

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Other minor duties may be assigned. 

• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Review and approve invoices, ensuring appropriate coding, documentation, and authorization before processing for payment.
• Manage supplier relationships, including addressing inquiries, resolving discrepancies, and partnering within the organization.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and resolve any discrepancies or variances with suppliers and/or internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and maintain accurate records of accounts payable transactions, including maintaining supplier files, payment history, and supporting documentation.
• Improve accounts payable processes, procedures, and controls to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate accruals, month-end closing, and financial reporting related to accounts payable.
• Stay updated with changes in accounting regulations, best practices, and technology related to accounts payable, recommending and implementing process improvements.
• Provide support during internal and external audits, assisting in the preparation of audit schedules and addressing audit queries.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Degree in accounting, finance, related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable for a middle market growth-oriented company
• In-depth knowledge of accounts payable principles, practices, and regulations
• Proficiency with accounting software and MS Office suite, with advanced knowledge of Excel
• Excellent project management, organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Experience with D365, TMT a plus
• Professional certifications such as CAPP, CPA, or CMA a plus
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven record of continuous improvement, six sigma and lean a plus

Additional Information:

This job description is intended to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the job, rather than exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or required. Aspects of the job may be altered without notice.

 

Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary Range Minimum:USD $70,000.00/Yr.