Manager - Accounts Payable

At ALSAC you do more than make a living; you make a difference.

We like people who are different…because we’re different, too. As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it’s like to stand out. That’s why we’re looking at you. Your background, perspective, and desire to make an impact set you apart. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer, we're calling on the game-changers, innovators and visionaries to join our family. Not just for the kids of St. Jude, but also for you. Because at ALSAC, we develop and celebrate our employees. So, bring your whole, authentic self and become part of our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for overseeing all functions within the accounts payable department. This role involves directing and managing the daily operations of the accounts payable team, ensuring the accuracy of recorded liabilities, processing invoices against purchase orders and receiving documents, and maintaining effective communication with buyers. The Accounts Payable Manager ensures compliance with ALSAC’s policies and procedures related to accounts payable. This position supervises a team of five, allocating work to ensure timely and accurate execution, coaching staff on continuous improvement, and maintaining high-quality customer and vendor relations.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage the full cycle of accounts payable operations on a daily basis.
• Ensure accurate and timely annual 1099 and W-2G reporting.
• Oversee company credit card audits using the Concur reporting tool and enforce the company travel and expense policy.
• Document standard processes, create resource materials, and implement training as needed.
• Identify and publish key metrics, setting daily, weekly, and monthly targets.
• Ensure all team members provide consistently high levels of service and performance.
• Oversee the company’s e-payables program.
• Audit and maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier master data in Oracle.
• Ensure all invoices have appropriate documentation, purchase orders, and approval prior to payment.
• Ensure all negotiated contracts are paid as agreed.
• Process donor refunds in a timely and accurate manner.
• Continuously evaluate and improve internal control procedures governing the accounts payable process.
• Audit and maintain an accurate accounts payable aging report.
• Resolve escalated internal and external accounts payable issues.
• Assist in monthly closings, accruals, journal entry preparations, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and/or review reports in support of internal and external audits.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• APM Certification.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong computer competency.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• 10 years of accounts payable or related finance experience.
• Experience managing a department of 5 accounts payable, accounting, or finance professionals.
• Proven process mapping and change management skills with demonstrated success in driving change initiatives.
• Strong influencing skills; decisive yet collaborative.
• Strong customer service orientation with a drive to delight stakeholders and work collaboratively to ensure continual engagement.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable best practices and system integrations.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior math skills and strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to interact with various departments across an organization.
• Ability to comprehend the urgency regarding critical vendors and payments.
• Strong sense of urgency with all work-related tasks.
• Ability to operate in a high-energy, high-intensity environment.
• Self-motivated and organized with good time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage various projects simultaneously.
  
  

Benefits & Perks

The following Benefits & Perks apply to Full-Time Roles Only.

We’re dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy life’s special moments. We’re also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same.

• Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)
• 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
• Exceptional Paid Time Off
• Maternity / Paternity Leave
• Infertility Treatment Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance
• Enterprise Learning and Development
• And more
  
  

ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer.

ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.

No Search Firms

ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC.