Manager - Accounts Payable

As a Manager - Accounts Payable, you will manage all activities within the accounts payable function. You will ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments while maintaining accurate records and reporting. You will review accounting reports and accounts payable registers to ensure accuracy, oversee day-to-day accounts payable operations, and lead initiatives that improve efficiency through process enhancements, automation, and technology-enabled solutions. You will develop and manage a team of accounts payable professionals, support 1099 reporting and compliance activities, and ensure departmental goals and project milestones are achieved while adhering to approved budgets.

Responsibilities

• Executes payments to vendors and oversees efficient invoice processing and payment workflows.
• Ensures compliance with corporate and governmental policies and procedures in relation to accounts payable, including support for 1099 reporting and related compliance activities.
• Designs and executes controls over business processes to ensure proper execution, reporting, approval governance, and audit readiness.
• Manages and develops staff, including coaching, performance management, training, and career development.
• Develops and promotes a culture of continuous improvement through process enhancements, workflow automation, and technology-enabled efficiencies.
• Prepares schedules and reports, including accounts payable data, metrics, reconciliations, and operational performance reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• Progressive accounting experience - 3 years required; 6 years preferred, including experience with accounts payable or other high-volume transaction processing functions.
• Previous supervision of both exempt and non-exempt staff - 1 year required; 3 years preferred.
• Fixed asset accounting - 1 year preferred.
• Oracle or other large integrated financial system - 3 years preferred; experience with AP automation, invoice workflow, or ERP systems preferred.
• Accounts payable or other transaction-heavy accounting function - 3 years preferred, including knowledge of vendor payments, reconciliations, and 1099 reporting support activities.
• General systems aptitude, including the ability to learn and leverage new technologies, automation tools, and system enhancements.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross functionally
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement effective solutions.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.
• Ability to deal effectively with vendors and outside agencies.
• Ability to work under tight time schedules and handle multiple tasks.

Hybrid Work Schedule: This position is based in Pittsburgh, PA and follows a hybrid work schedule with regular in-office attendance required.

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