Accounts Payable Manager

Accounting and Finance

Cranbury, NJ

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ID:

303-390

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Full-Time/Regular

Job Summary

Responsible for successfully managing all activities related to the accounts payable/receivable function.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

- Oversee day-to-day AP operations including invoice processing, three-way matching, vendor payments, and expense reimbursements.

- Ensure timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers, while maintaining accurate records and control reports.

- Manage AP team members, providing leadership, coaching, and ensuring professional development.

- Ensure vendors are properly onboarded with validated tax IDs, W-9s/W-8s, and banking details.

- Administer, audit, and maintain the SAP Concur expense management system.

- Manage compliance with tax regulations, including 1099 processing and filing.

- Partner with Finance/Accounting for month end close activities, including invoice cut-off, accruals, and AP subledger reconciliations.

- Ensure project/department milestones and goals are met while adhering to approved budgets.

- Serve as the main contact for vendors and internal departments regarding payment inquiries and issue resolution.

- Recommend and implement improvements to accounts payable processes, including automation and workflow enhancements.

- Support internal and external audits by providing requested AP documentation, reconciliations, and control evidence.

- Partner with Procurement, Treasury, and Operations on vendor management and cash flow forecasting.

- Drive harmonization of AP practices across acquired entities and support ERP implementation.

- Track and report AP KPIs (invoice cycle time, days payable outstanding, exception rates) to leadership.

- Perform other similar tasks associated with AP management as designated by supervisor

Required Skills

Skills/Qualifications

- 6+ years experience in accounts payable areas

- 2-3 years’ managerial experience in related field

- Industry experience a plus

- ERP experience required (NetSuite a plus)

- Bachelors’ Degree in relevant field required

- Excellent communication, vendor management, and problem-solving skills.

Required Experience

Working Conditions

Hybrid work model with 3 days in the Cranbury, NJ office and flexibility for 2 days remote.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit for extended periods of time, Ability to work for extended periods of time both during and outside normal business hours, Ability to multi-task and work under high levels of stress