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Accounts Payable Manager

royal search groupPrescott, AZ

yesterday

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Accountants and AuditorsBookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerksTreasurers and Controllers

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Other Accounting ServicesPayroll ServicesOffices of Certified Public Accountants
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About the role

Accounts Payable Manager - Metro Charlotte (near airport) The Company Our client, an expanding manufacturing company, is adding an Accounts Payable Manager to its accounting team. This person will own the payables function, lead a direct report, and play a hands-on part in the monthly close. It is a strong fit for someone who is equally comfortable in the details and in a leadership seat.
The Role: Reporting to accounting leadership, the Accounts Payable Manager runs the full procure-to-pay cycle for a high volume of supplier, freight, and materials invoices. You will keep payments accurate and on schedule, protect supplier relationships, strengthen controls, and look for smarter ways to get the work done.
What You’ll Do:
  • Own the payables cycle from invoice receipt through payment, including three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices.
  • Manage and mentor an Accounts Payable Specialist, setting priorities, giving feedback, and building their skills.
  • Review GL coding and approvals for accuracy before invoices are released for payment.
  • Run weekly disbursements, including checks, ACH, and wires, and coordinate with the bank as needed.
  • Reconcile supplier statements, research variances, and clear open items quickly.
  • Maintain the vendor master file, including onboarding, W-9s, and year-end 1099 reporting.
  • Prepare AP accruals, subledger-to-GL reconciliations, and other month-end close schedules.
  • Provide documentation and support for the annual audit.
  • Work closely with purchasing, receiving, and plant operations to fix pricing and quantity discrepancies and keep invoices moving.
  • Recommend and roll out workflow improvements, system enhancements, and automation.
  • Uphold internal controls and company policy across all payables activity.
  • Take on other accounting projects as the business grows.
  • What You’ll BringAt least 5 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
  • Previous experience supervising or leading staff.
  • Multi location experience
  • Solid grasp of accounting fundamentals, reconciliations, and internal controls.
  • Hands-on experience with a manufacturing or distribution ERP such as NetSuite, Epicor, Infor, or Microsoft Dynamics 365.Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups.
  • A natural comfort with technology and an eye for streamlining manual processes.
  • Clear communication, strong organization, and sound problem-solving.
  • The ability to stay on top of competing deadlines in a growing company.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Manager

Location

Prescott, AZ

Occupation

Accountants and Auditors

Industry

Other Accounting Services

Posted

yesterday

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