Friedman Williams
Assistant Manager of Accounts Payable (Hybrid) – Variety of locations Nationwide US
Job ID: 20867
Our client is looking for an Assistant Manager of Accounts Payable for their growing team! This is a Direct Hire FT hybrid opportunity for someone looking for the next step with an amazing firm and can sit in any of their locations throughout the US. You must have direct reports in a supervisory capacity in order to be considered.
The Assistant Manager of Accounts Payable (AP) assists functional leadership with managing all aspects of global Accounts Payable. The Assistant Manager’s core responsibilities are to ensure efficient, timely and accurate processing of invoices and expense reimbursements, provide best in class support to attorneys and staff across the firm, supervise and support junior team members and maintain a rigorous focus on internal controls and compliance. The Assistant Manager will contribute to building a cross-functional and resilient team.
Job Responsibilities
Oversee invoice and expense processing and payment
Oversee requests and queries to AP and ensure timely resolution
Ensure compliance with firm policy and procedures
Identify opportunities for process improvement, plan and execute process improvement initiatives
Manage 1099 and sales & use tax reporting
Setup vendors and proactively maintain the vendor database
Ensure AP team is addressing daily bank reconciliation open items
Provide training and guidance for AP staff including daily direct supervision and longer-term growth and development of the team
Maintain and create detailed procedures of AP tasks
Support hiring, onboarding, performance feedback, and workload management for AP staff in partnership with functional leadership
Participate as a team member on special projects and perform ad hoc analysis
Proactively review and address aged AP, pending approvals, open bank reconciliation items, outstanding checks, and items on hold.
Software Skills
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including the use of functions and pivot tables.
Experience in and knowledge of sophisticated accounting software, 3E and Emburse Chrome River is a plus.
Education
The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance. Equivalent training and experience may substitute for education.
Experience
The position requires a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory accounts payable experience using enterprise level accounts payable software in a large, blue chip corporate environment or professional services firm.
If you are interested in this or any other job opportunity please email your resume to James Martinos @ jmartinos@friedmanwilliams.com and call James on 732-965-1094