ACCOUNTSPAYABLEMANAGER

**JOB PURPOSE:** Manages all activities in the Accounts Payable function. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Develops, implements, and maintains systems, and policies & procedures, including accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines. * Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. * Utilize and manage system reporting to improve AP processes. * Work closely with Director of Procurement & AP to further automate and streamline processes. * Keep Director of Procurement & AP informed of systems and support issues. * Manage and provide support to Accounts Payable staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. * Complete Performance Evaluation of AP Staff in a timely manner. * Train and evaluate employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product. Address performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions. * Manage the 1099 reporting and electronic transmission to IRS. * Maintain vendor relationships, communicate with vendors to resolve issues/aging invoice. * Ensure vendor’s information is accurate and consolidate to avoid duplicates. * Review vendor statements on a scheduled basis to keep accounts current; ensures timeliness of account reconciliation. * Manage all invoices scheduled for immediate payment. * Ensures timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers. * Assist with end of month closing to ensure accuracy of posting the close to the general ledger. * Oversee all invoices for accuracy and appropriate general ledger coding before processing. * Maintains accurate records and control reports. * Reviews applicable accounting reports and accounts payable register to ensure accuracy. * Acts as a liaison between the company, and external customers to meet information needs and to ensure that proper information is maintained for audit purposes. * Handle and prepare audit documentation as required. * Other duties assigned. **Schedule:** 8:30AM – 5:30PM **Weekl