Company Description
AWP Safety is a rapidly growing national safety services provider committed to protecting our customers’ people, businesses, and time. AWP Safety is America’s Traffic Control Leader, representing nearly every major public utility: electric, gas, and telecommunications. The company’s capabilities include work zone flagging, design and engineering for transportation management plans, equipment sales, rental, and 24/7 support. We are committed to keeping people safe. That includes drivers, pedestrians, workers, and everyone else at a site we serve. To succeed in this mission, we employ safety experts and well-trained crews. America’s roads and work zone professionals need and deserve AWP Safety protection.
Job Description
The Accounts Payable Manager role will sit in office in Santa Ana, CA and is responsible for the overall Accounts Payable workstream to ensure Accounts Payable policies and procedures are consistently adhered to and to ensure complete, accurate and timely processing of vendor/supplier invoices and payments in accordance with contracted payment terms.
The role is responsible for leading the Accounts Payable team and ensuring related processes and procedures are well governed, effective, scalable and adaptable to the changing requirements of the business. The role also collaborates with the Accounts Payable Team with multiple direct reports to drive best practices, standardization and consistency.
Key Responsibilities
•Plan, schedule and direct the accounts payable and disbursement function.
•Manage the completion of ACH/check/wire/credit card payment runs.
•Manage accounts payable’s monthly close process and ensure that all available payables are processed promptly.
•Work with FP&A for cash forecasting.
•Develop metrics and reporting designed to emphasize transparency and productivity.
•Lead, develop, and mentor the AP team to support the company’s accelerated growth.
•Drive process improvements around the payables process and continuously strengthen our controls.
•Provide quality customer service to both internal and external groups, ensuring all disputes and inquiries are resolved.
•Manage the 1099 process.
•Meet various daily, monthly and quarterly deadlines (including reconciliations).
•Assist with audit requests.
•All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
•Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required
•Experience with inventory preferred, but not required
•Minimum of 5 years of experience with full cycle Accounts Payable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
•Technical and functional knowledge of operating in various ERP/Accounting systems preferred, but not required
•Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
•Provide clear and concise communication to various levels of the organization
•Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization and external vendors
•Proven ability to manage direct reports and build cohesive teams
•Excellent organizational skills and a strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
•Ability to operate efficiently and professionally under pressure and meet deadlines
•Detail-oriented (accuracy is a must)
•Proficient in Microsoft Office software with high proficiency in Excel
•Proficient with Adobe Acrobat PRO
•Continuous improvement mindset
•Commitment to adhering to and promoting safe workplace practice.
Additional Information
•Comprehensive benefits package including three medical plan options and two dental plan options, along with additional benefits such as Legal and Identity Shield, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage.
•Eligibility for benefits starts on the 1st of the month following your hire date.
•Company-paid life insurance coverage.
•Company-paid long-term disability (LTD) insurance.
•Availability of Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
•Participation in the 401(k) retirement plan.
•Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.