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Accounts Payable Manager


The Accounts Payable Manager, under the direction of the Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for all activities in the accounts payable function. This individual will provide accounting support and information for managers, staff, and owners in the areas of accounts payable, expenses, record keeping, and systems.

Basic job duties include processing and making timely payments of vendor invoices, expense vouchers and distribution of accurate records and control reports. The candidate must be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures and know how to relate this experience towards a common goal. We are seeking someone to rely upon for experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. This position is highly visible to senior management and is counted on as being a resource to field operations.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

·         Supervise, train, and reviewed work performed within the AP department

·         Daily reconciliation of GL Close of AP activity

·          Weekly review of payables and routing of checks for owner review

·         Responsible for preparing month-end schedules and reports for management review

·         Performs accounts payable portions of month end close, including accounts payable accruals and detailed schedule preparation

·         Work with vendors to resolve disputes and ensure that services are not interrupted, including reconciling of vendor statements monthly

·         Responsible for processing of credit references

·         Prepare and process year-end 1099 statements

 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 The Accounts Payable Manager is expected to maintain the highest level of integrity and confidentiality with the company records and information. This individual is expected to follow all policies and procedures of the Athens Services company. 

This individual will have discretion to make independent decisions, but is expected to review significant decisions with the Senior Accounting Manager. This position requires working knowledge of the Accounts Payable process, outstanding customer service skills and requires the ability to work in a team setting with a diverse group of employees, managers, and outside parties. The position requires outstanding analytical, organizational, and oral/written communication skills. The individual must be able to prioritize work and meet deadlines. Solid communication, organizational and interpersonal skills are required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is desired and at least five to seven years of experience in the field supervising staff positions; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must posses service industry experience.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of database software (SSA Global/Infinium preferred) plus the MS Suite of programs.

 

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