Accounts Payable Director

About the role

At DXP, we are passionate about what we do and driven to be the best solution for our industrial customers. Since 1908, DXP has been dedicated to delivering the highest quality of customer service through expertise in the products we distribute and the technical services we perform. We empower employees to take an active role in their development, fostering confidence and ongoing success. We aspire to be the leading provider of MROP products and services through our Innovative Pumping Solutions, Metal Working, Supply Chain Services, and Service Centers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide direction to Accounts Payable staff of up to 10-15 members.
• Implement the plan designed by the Controller and CFO to achieve accounts payable goals, monitor/measure payable performance, and provide support/reporting to branch management.
• Communicate openly with upper management.
• Organize vendor maintenance and develop/maintain close working relationships with vendors and branches.
• Research and resolve accounts payable issues with vendors and branches for validity and accuracy.
• Maintain a clean Accounts Payable Aging report.
• Develop separation of duties within the A/P department and ensure cooperation among team members.
• Take responsibility for resolving issues as they arise and solving problems.
• Collaborate with the broader Accounts Payable group (company-wide scale).
• Support an accounting team that processes approximately 1 million invoices per year.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience within the distribution, manufacturing, and services industries.
• 8+ years of Accounts Payable management experience.
• GL coding experience.
• Experience with audits at a publicly traded company with revenue over $1 billion in sales.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel (knowledge of V-Lookup, Pivot Tables, and Functions is advantageous).
• Experience with Coupa automation software strongly preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for leadership and vendor management.
• Strong computer/data entry, organization, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping, including GAAP and accounting systems.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to organize the A/P department.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time regular employees (minimum 30 hours per week), including medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending account.
• Paid holidays, life and disability insurance, and additional supplemental benefits.
• Eligibility to participate in the 401(k) plan.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Working Conditions

Professional corporate office environment.