What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Manager position at Nexpera LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
POSITION PURPOSE
Provide a brief description as to the primary purpose of this job (no more than three to five sentences).
The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for leading Nexpera’s end to end Accounts Payable processes to
ensure transactions are processed timely, accurately, and in compliance with established controls and company
policies and procedures.This role requires strong leadership skills, deep technical knowledge of accounts payable
processes, and the ability to collaborate across departments to drive improvements.
PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
List essential job functions; describe in terms of actions (verbs) and desired outcomes in order of most important first.
To comply with regulations by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the duties in job descriptions must be essential to the job. To identify essential functions, focus on the purpose and the
result of the duties rather than the manner in which they are performed. The following definition applies : a job function is essential if removal of that function would fundamentally change the
job.
1. Ensure accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices in company’s ERP, ensuring
compliance with company policies and procedures.
2. Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure departmental performance,
ensuring that metrics are met or exceeded.
3. Conduct research on processing exceptions to gather necessary information to help the
transactions along in the process of posting and payment.
4. Maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers and handle any AP related
inquiries or disputes.
5. Serve as Procure to Pay subject matter expert acting as the primary point of contact for all
AP-related issues (full cycle, invoice to payment, reconciliations, voids, setup and maintain vendor
records, etc.)
6. Prepare 1099 tax forms for vendors and submit timely annual reports to the IRS.
7. Identify and implement improvements to the accounts payable process to increase efficiency.
8. Assist internal, external, and regulatory auditors in their examination of accounting records related
to accounts payable.
9. Lead the implementation and optimization of accounts payable automation tools, systems, and
technologies to enhance productivity, accuracy, and scalability.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education / Experience / Background
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- 5 years Accounts Payable experience with 1 years of leadership experience preferred
- Proficiency in using SAP (or similar ERP software) for accounts payable processing
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
principles.
problems, suggest viable solutions and make decisions within scope of responsibility
Required
Certification / Licenses / Training
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while successfully
performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Include possible work hazards and percent of travel required.
Typical office or home office environment.