Purpose of the Job

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for overseeing all Accounts Payable functions; payment processing in North America as well as all vendor-related follow-ups related to Accounts Payable (invoice payment status, issues with invoice uploads in portal, etc.). The Accounts Payable Manager will also be responsible for managing escalations and improving processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring payment are processed timely for Early Settlement Discounts (ESDs) and Urgent payments along with weekly “Dues” (Cost of Goods Suppliers and Overhead spend that doesn’t have ESD terms).
• Responsible for overseeing key functions like timely execution Concur expense reporting, timely distribution of Vendor Service Fee (VSF) invoices and timely vendor responses.  
• Managing relations with other support groups (Supplier Governance and Sourcing) for non-compliant suppliers who refuse to comply with the terms of their agreement.
• Identifying key issues and working on process improvements.
• Monthly review of aged debits in Finance.
• Ensuring all Rent and overhead spend is processed timely.
• Internal expense payments through Concur.

Knowledge, Skills +Experience

• 5 - 6 years of accounts payable experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or Economic.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish and the ability to communicate across many organizational levels.
• Strong background in Microsoft Office – Highly proficient in Excel.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (SAP).
• Familiarity with relevant accounting and tax regulations North America.
• Experience managing large teams across multiple countries, strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Extremely detail oriented, teamwork and ability to multitask required.
• Must possess a high energy and sense of urgency.

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