Accounts Payable Manager
Location: Preston / Hybrid
Salary Range: $87,000 - $112,000 DOE
Our client, a nationally recognized leader in the beverage industry, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join their collaborative finance team. Known for their award-winning commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community engagement, our client continues to be honored for excellence in workplace culture, manufacturing leadership, and product quality.
As an Accounts Payable Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing daily AP operations, mentoring a growing team, and spearheading process improvements across the payables function. This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about operational efficiency and leadership.
Overview of the Accounts Payable Manager role:
- Led and mentored the AP team while managing full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice processing, approvals, payments, and reconciliations.
- Fostered strong vendor relationships and ensured prompt, accurate resolution of issues, escalating critical matters when needed.
- Streamlined AP operations through process improvements and internal controls, contributing to more efficient month-end close procedures.
- Collaborated on company-wide projects and handled sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.
Preferred Qualification for the Accounts Payable Manager:
- Minimum of four years of accounts payable experience, with at least two years in a leadership or management role.
- Proficient in Microsoft D365 ERP and advanced Excel functions such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Associate degree in Accounting or related field preferred; flexible availability for critical deadlines and projects.
As an Accounts Payable Manager, you'll be part of a high-performing team in a company that has been repeatedly recognized as a "Best Place to Work" and awarded for its achievements in sustainability and operational excellence. With a people-first mindset and an entrepreneurial spirit, our client offers a hybrid work environment, strong leadership, and meaningful work in a company that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
Timing is everything. Whether you're actively looking or passively open to the right opportunity, we'd love the chance to connect. We specialize in placing accounting and finance professionals across a wide range of industries. Many of our opportunities are not publicly listed. Contact us today to learn more about this Accounts Payable Manager role and other exciting openings that may align with your career goals.