ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER

We have partnered with our client to identify an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join and lead our AP team! You will manage a small team and be responsible for driving all activities and operations of the accounts payable function for the company.

Responsibilities:

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  Manage Accounts Payable for a growing multi-national company, including management of the AP Team and overall vendor relations
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  Develop, monitor and ensure compliance with the Company's Expense Report policy
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  Responsible for ensuring all electronic and check disbursements, independent contractors and tax payments are processed on a timely basis
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  Develop, implement, enhance and optimize the Company's AP systems, functions, procedures and policies, to ensure adherence to Company guidelines and "best practices" for AP Team
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  Manage monthly closing of Accounts Payable system and posting of month-end information to GL and ensure the accuracy of AP data recorded in our financial systems
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  Act as a liaison between the Company's AP Team and external parties, including lenders, suppliers, outside accountants, and governmental agencies and external accountants in order to meet AP related information requests and to ensure that proper AP information is maintained for historical purposes in accordance with Company guidelines
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  Train and evaluate AP employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product
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  Motivate and reward AP Team members including the recommendation of salary increases, bonuses and promotions within allocated budgets and Company guidelines
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  Problem solves Accounts Payable issues that have been escalated to the Supervisor of Accounts Payable

Qualifications:

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  Bachelor's degree or 2-year college degree preferred
• Apply basic accounting principles in the interpretation of customer financial statements
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  3-5 years' experience utilizing Microsoft Office, Internet, and related computer skills

Please e-mail a MS Word version of your resume to tbennett at Vaco for review and consideration.

Vaco Financial specializes in the permanent placement of accounting and finance professionals of all levels and industries. We have a team of experienced accounting professionals on staff that makes it their responsibility to educate you on the market, present you with job opportunities to explore, and ensure that the right decision is made regarding your future career. We pride ourselves in providing you with a professional and confidential search. Please visit our website to see a sample of the positions we are currently recruiting for.