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Accounts Payable Supervisor

Apex Systems · Glen Allen, VA · 2 wk ago
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Job #: 3046101

About the role

This position is responsible for directing and organizing the day-to-day activities of the Accounts Payable team. The Supervisor establishes service levels, maintains controls, and manages risk in accordance with bank policies and procedures. This individual identifies and assists with implementing process improvements that support scalability and operational efficiency, while ensuring all supporting documentation, policies, and procedures remain accurate, current, and compliant.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day activities of Accounts Payable Specialists including timely invoice processing, payment generation, expense payment, and recording general ledger activity.
  • Process all accounts payable transactions for client and subsidiaries, which includes reviewing each request for authorization, correcting general ledger account number, cost center, sales and use taxes, and any applicable discounts.
  • Ensure all invoices are reviewed based on control structure pre-post batch expense processing for all companies.
  • Cultivate a positive working relationship with the entire department to identify, develop, and recommend revisions of internal standards, policies, operating procedures, and new processes to improve efficiencies, ensuring teammates are properly cross-trained to provide back-up when needed.
  • Assist in the hiring of all Accounts Payable Specialists.
  • Proactively identify and assist in implementation of process improvement opportunities.
  • Ensure department procedures are updated and adhered to in accordance with the Enterprise Policy and Procedure Governance.
  • Ensure the 1099 process is completed timely and accurately.
  • Create and maintain desktop procedures for the various AP functions.
  • Assist with internal and external audit requests.
  • Research, analyze, and resolve accounting issues involving teammate and vendor payments.
  • Assist with onboarding new entities in the event of an acquisition or creation of a legal entity.
  • Adhere to all applicable laws and regulations governing bank operations, including compliance with client BSA/AML Policy and Procedures.

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree in accounting or equivalent work experience.
  • Two or more years of Accounting or Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a financial institution.

Skills

  • Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to lead others.
  • Working knowledge of an automated Accounts Payable system – Concur is preferred.
  • Advanced math and moderate accounting skills.
  • Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Willing to support teammates and be a team player.
  • Flexible, able to adapt to change and learn quickly.
  • Moderate PC skills including 10-key touch, keyboarding, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and automated accounting applications.
  • Moderate written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills necessary to provide detailed information and courteous responses to teammates and vendors.

Benefits

  • Supplemental benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
  • 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
  • SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
  • Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
  • On-demand training program and access to certification prep, technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
  • Certification discounts and perks for associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
  • Dedicated customer service team for benefits and resources questions.
  • Access to a certified Career Coach.

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