Description

Job Description

Summary

Lazer Logistics is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP team, ensuring efficient processing of financial transactions while adhering to company policies. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and exceptional customer service, aligning with the company's commitment to employee growth and development.

Job Description

• Establish and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure accounts payable performance, implementing corrective actions to optimize processes.
• Provides managerial support for daily cash flow activities and forecasting performed by executive management.
• Ensures accurate recording of invoices and payments and AP controls are maintained.
• Manage and review new vendor setups and maintenance.
• Proactively ensure alignment of Accounts Payable support with organizational needs and goals.
• Oversee the processing of accurate 1099's for Account Payable as required by IRS, and research IRS rules in reporting extraordinary 1099's.
• Manages the daily activities of team members, monitoring deadlines, and providing hands-on support and coaching.
• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Review and approve invoices to ensure accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with company policies.
• Oversee vendor onboarding, including ensuring proper documentation, W-9 forms, and payment terms are established.
• Monitor the accounting inbox and address inquiries from vendors, employees, and internal stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Provide analysis and insights on AP trends to support budgeting and financial planning.
• Maintain and improve AP workflows within the ERP system (e.g., Sage, Esker) to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Prepare AP-related documentation for audits, regulatory filings, and tax reporting.
• Troubleshoot and resolve AP processing issues that require a solid understanding of AP end-to-end processes and interdependencies between AP and adjacent departments (Supply Chain, IT, Treasury, FP&A).
• Manage AP-related month-end close processes, including posting invoices to and reconciling the general ledger.
• Develops, implements, and maintains systems, procedures, and policies, including accounts payable and purchase order functions, to ensure adherence to company guidelines.
• Anticipates and identifies potential risks related to completing AP tasks and takes action to mitigate and minimize company risk exposure.

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Qualifications and Experience

• Education: bachelor's degree
• Minimum 5 years professional experience, minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and accounts payable procedures.
• Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) or similar certification, preferred.
• Transportation industry experience and/or public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience working in a fast paced, deadline driven accounting environment.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting and management principles, and accounts payable procedures.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, particularly in Excel, with the ability to import, export, manipulate, and analyze large volumes of data into meaningful customized reports for management.
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
• Must have 1099 and Sales & Use tax filing experience
• Motivation to develop and maintain internal and external relationships.