<p>Job Description Job Description:</p> <ul> <li>Establish and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure accounts payable performance, implementing corrective actions to optimize processes. </li><li>Provides managerial support for daily cash flow activities and forecasting performed by executive management. </li><li>Ensures accurate recording of invoices and payments and AP controls are maintained. </li><li>Manage and review new vendor setups and maintenance. </li><li>Proactively ensure alignment of Accounts Payable support with organizational needs and goals. </li><li>Oversee the processing of accurate 1099's for Account Payable as required by IRS, and research IRS rules in reporting extraordinary 1099's. </li><li>Manages the daily activities of team members, monitoring deadlines, and providing hands-on support and coaching. </li><li>Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions. </li><li>Review and approve invoices to ensure accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with company policies. </li><li>Oversee vendor onboarding, including ensuring proper documentation, W-9 forms, and payment terms are established. </li><li>Monitor the accounting inbox and address inquiries from vendors, employees, and internal stakeholders in a timely manner. </li><li>Provide analysis and insights on AP trends to support budgeting and financial planning. </li><li>Maintain and improve AP workflows within the ERP system (e.g., Sage, Esker) to enhance efficiency and accuracy. </li><li>Prepare AP-related documentation for audits, regulatory filings, and tax reporting. </li><li>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). </li><li>Manage AP-related month-end close processes, including posting invoices to and reconciling the general ledger. </li><li>Develops, implements, and maintains systems, procedures, and policies, including accounts payable and purchase order functions, to ensure adherence to company guidelines. </li><li>Anticipates and identifies potential risks related to completing AP tasks and takes action to mitigate and minimize company risk exposure. </li></ul> <p>#LI-Hybrid Job Requirements Qualifications and Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Education: bachelor's degree </li><li>Minimum 5 years professional experience, minimum 2 years of supervisory experience. </li><li>Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and accounts payable procedures. </li><li>Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) or similar certification, preferred. </li><li>Transportation industry experience and/or public accounting experience preferred. </li><li>Experience working in a fast paced, deadline driven accounting environment. </li><li>Extensive knowledge of accounting and management principles, and accounts payable procedures. </li><li>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. </li><li>Strong planning and problem-solving skills. </li><li>Must have 1099 and Sales & Use tax filing experience </li><li>Motivation to develop and maintain internal and external relationships. </li></ul> <p>We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.</p>