Jobs · Accounting · Connecticut

Accounts Payable Manager

Lincoln Waste Solutions · Windsor, CT · 1 wk ago
On-siteAccounting$120k–$125k/yrFull-time

About the role

Exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Manager to join a financially strong, growing organization where you'll partner with senior business leaders, influence high-impact transactions and strategic initiatives, and gain broad exposure across the business while advancing your career in a collaborative, high-visibility environment.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and operationally strong Accounts Payable Manager to lead a team of 11 AP specialists and offshore processors within a fast-paced, high-volume corporate environment. This role is critical to ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all AP functions while supporting a company undergoing rapid growth, system transitions, and integration of newly acquired businesses.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, develop, and manage a team of 11 AP specialists and offshore processors, ensuring productivity, accountability, and alignment with corporate objectives

  • Foster a culture of ownership, responsiveness, and operational excellence

  • Oversee full-cycle accounts payable processes, including invoice intake, coding, approvals, payments (ACH, wire, check), and vendor management

  • Ensure accurate and timely processing in a high-volume environment with multiple entities and currencies

  • Manage escalations, vendor disputes, and aging items with a sense of urgency and resolution focus

  • Manually construct, reconcile, and validate AP aging reports across multiple systems during the transition period

  • Ensure completeness and accuracy of liabilities and support audit readiness

  • Partner with accounting to ensure proper accruals and cutoff procedures

  • Own and execute AP close on Day 1, ensuring all invoices, accruals, and reconciliations are complete and accurate

  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet corporate reporting deadlines

  • Drive continuous improvement in close cycle efficiency and accuracy

  • Identify, design, and implement process improvements, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and internal controls

  • Lead AP integration efforts for newly acquired businesses, including process alignment, data migration, and team onboarding

  • Support system implementation and transition to a new ERP, ensuring scalability and standardization

  • Maintain strong internal controls, segregation of duties, and adherence to company policies

  • Ensure compliance with audit requirements, tax regulations, and international payment standards

  • Support internal and external auditors as needed

What We Need From You

  • 4–7+ years of progressive accounting experience

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to details

  • Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits

  • Employer matching of employee retirement contribution

  • Supportive work-life balance: hybrid/in-office work schedule

  • Supportive of professional development

  • Dynamic and international working environment

  • Will work in close coordination with Reconomy teams in the Americas and periodically with other regions

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