Accounts Payable Manager

Company & Benefits Information

• At Blain’s Farm & Fleet, we offer a competitive benefit package designed to support our associates.
• Full-time associates become eligible for benefits after 91 days of employment, including:
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, etc.
• All major holidays and birthday off
• Advanced Leadership Training Programs
• Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt, and more!
• Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
• 401(k) with company match
• Compensation: Base pay starts between $78,200 - $97,000 per year. Final salary is contingent on experience and other factors.

Job Duties

The Accounts Payable Manager will lead, manage, and develop the Accounts Payable team, focusing on efficiency, continuous improvement, and value-added work.

• Leverage AI and technology to transform and automate workflows
• Set clear expectations by assigning work, establishing goals, and providing ongoing coaching and performance feedback
• Facilitate regular team meetings and 1:1s to ensure alignment, accountability, and communication
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and customer focus, delivering accurate, timely, and responsive services through effective use of technology
• Maintain and continuously improve standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Lead the broad segment of the organization’s financial transactions, ensuring accurate recording of transactions, efficient payment processing, and accurate reporting for the cash forecasting model
• Establish, monitor, and enhance internal controls, accounting/reporting procedures, and special report preparation related to disbursements and working capital management
• Proactively drive process improvements by identifying and implementing workflow automation solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce administrative burden across functions
• Apply root cause analysis to identify improvement opportunities
• Engage and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to implement sustainable solutions
• Manage vendor relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for key partners, resolving payment issues and ensuring strong business partnerships
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support accurate and timely transaction processing
• Drive improvements in AP performance metrics through proactive partnership
• Promote effective communication and teamwork across functions
• Establish relevant Accounts Payable metrics and implement methods and procedures for tracking and reporting on identified key performance indicators (KPI’s)
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end close activities; assist with external audits by preparing necessary reports and documentation
• Maintain and reconcile accurate accounting records and reconciliations for all Accounts Payable financial transactions
• Ensure all annual 1099-related forms are processed, reported to the government, and provided to suppliers in compliance with reporting deadlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of progressive and relevant Accounts Payable experience, including at least 3 years of supervisory experience
• Experience identifying and implementing workflow and process automation to improve efficiency and reduce manual tasks
• Demonstrated, effective team leadership skills including the ability to delegate