Accounts Payable Manager

JOB SUMMARY: The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for managing the Accounts Payable Department.
This role will supervise five (5) staff members performing invoice and payment processing, closing of the subledger to the general ledger, compliance and financial reporting, problem-resolution.
The role is an integral partner with Operations and a leader who develops staff members and improves processes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve any issues related to accounts payable.
Ensure high priority, past due, and/or other urgent requests are addressed across departments.
Ensure month-end close processes and accruals are completed.
Serve as backup to critical tasks performed by team members.
Manage staff through KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) with consideration to complexity of invoice type.
Drive improvements in processing of complex invoices; engage Accounting Manager and Division Controller with ideas for improvement.
Manage and perform vendor problem-resolution.
Troubleshoot any accounts payable issue that may arise and support staff members in the process of resolution.
Review of invoices for appropriate documentation and approval.
Enter invoices, check requests, and wires into Esker or Oracle.
Ensure accuracy of coding and input particularly as it relates to expense allocation.
Print checks and record payments to various bank accounts.
Maintain vendor files and records.
Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies in documentation.
Manage 1099 tax reporting.
Assist with annual audit.
Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, improve functionality and application of recent implementation of Esker, an Artificial Intelligence/OCR imaging software.
Document department procedures, especially in relationship to Esker.
Evaluate cutoff procedures.
Improve, communicate, and train staff on those procedures.
Design Reports for Operating Managers to review and work with Accounting Managers to develop.
Hire, train, motivate, and evaluate accounts payable staff members.
Invest in development of staff members.
Build relationships with other departments.
Support future ERP system implementation.
All other duties as assigned.
SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrated problem solving, conflict management, facilitating, and team building skills.
Ability to perform efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment.
Strong planning, prioritizing, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to analyze information and processes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience in motivating, mentoring, and training others.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Education: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business or related field is highly desired, but not required.
Supplementary training, experience and/or designations related to accounts payable, is required.
Experience: Five (5) to Seven (7) years of full-time or its equivalent experience, including at least two years of supervisory experience.
Able to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision.
FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 Work Location: Corcoran, CA J.
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Boswell Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind; all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.