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Accounts Payable Manager
Job Summary:
Our client in Troy, MI is looking for an Accounts Payable Manager. This is a contract to direct hire position.
Our client is looking for a dynamic, organized, experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join our growing team. As we scale our operations, we are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Manager to help manage and streamline our accounts payable functions. The ideal candidate will be comfortable navigating a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment and will be instrumental in optimizing our accounting processes as we implement new systems to support our growth. This position will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and maintaining an efficient accounts payable system.
What you will do:
- Work closely with stakeholders to complete the accounting activities for our company on an ongoing basis.
- Oversee the accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices.
- Supervise, mentor, and lead a growing accounts payable team, fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.
- Reconcile vendor statements, resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate records of accounts payable transactions and vendor information.
- Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve any payment-related issues.
- Monitor adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Implement and enforce a process for 3-way matching.
- Collaborate with internal departments to obtain necessary approvals for invoice processing.
- Assist in month-end closing activities related to accounts payables.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency of the accounts payable function.
- Identify opportunities for cost-saving initiatives, and automation solutions to streamline accounts payable workflows.
- Assist with system implementations and upgrades (e.g., ERP, AP automation tools) by providing subject matter expertise, user training, and support during transitions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 10 years of experience in accounts payable or accounting, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth start-up or similar environment, with the ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to rapid change.
- Proven experience in managing system implementations and transitions (ERP systems, AP automation tools, etc.).
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, processes, and internal controls.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships both internally and externally.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with accounts payable automation tools and cloud-based accounting systems is a plus.
- Experience in completing accounting activities for a manufacturing or automotive company.
- Ability to implement new accounting procedures
- Excellent communication skills and a strong alignment with the company's values
- Strong judgement and analytical skills
- Ability to juggle multiple assignments at the same time
- Strong ethics and integrity.
How You Will Be Successful:
- Envision the Future
- Communicate Honestly and Broadly
- Seek Technology and Business “First”
- Embrace Diversity and Take Risks
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
- Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) with matching contributions
- Paid holidays and vacation time off
- Free training on all Altair products
Why Work with Us:
Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.
Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.
For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com
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