FAQs
What is the primary responsibility of the Accounts Payable Manager?
The primary responsibility of the Accounts Payable Manager is to plan and coordinate all Accounts Payable department activities, including supervising staff, overseeing day-to-day invoice processing, and ensuring accuracy and productivity levels are met.
What qualifications are required for the Accounts Payable Manager position?
The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a Bachelor's Degree in accounting or a related field, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable Management.
What skills are essential for this role?
Essential skills include intermediate Excel proficiency, excellent verbal and written communication abilities, and the capacity to multi-task while utilizing multiple systems. A strong understanding of XM, Lawson, and ImageNow is also important.
Will the Accounts Payable Manager have any customer service responsibilities?
Yes, the Accounts Payable Manager will provide excellent customer service by researching processing issues, resolving barriers to payments, and communicating effectively with vendors and internal departments.
What types of reports will the Accounts Payable Manager review?
The Accounts Payable Manager will review daily reports to monitor productivity, ensure the functionality of interfaces from multiple systems, and review XM reports to verify that expense requests are flowing smoothly.
Does the role include managing a team?
Yes, the Accounts Payable Manager will supervise, train, interview, counsel, and, if necessary, terminate employees in the department.
What software skills are required for this position?
A strong understanding and capability in common business technologies is needed, particularly with MS Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Is the Accounts Payable Manager responsible for testing upgrades and new modules?
Yes, the Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for managing testing on all upgrades and new modules, including maintaining testing scripts and documenting progress.
What are the key qualities the organization is looking for in a candidate for this role?
The organization is looking for a candidate who can effectively communicate, multi-task, adhere to deadlines, enforce organizational policies, maintain high staff engagement, and produce efficient operational execution.
Are there any additional duties expected from the Accounts Payable Manager?
Yes, the Accounts Payable Manager is expected to perform other duties as assigned and comply with the organization's policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.