Accounts Payable Systems & Automation Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of AP professionals in a highly automated environment.
• Lead the transformation from manual to automated processes.
• Drive the transition of Accounts Payable from a traditional, manual environment to a fully automated process leveraging the Medius platform.
• Ensure smooth change management and staff adaptation to new workflows.
• Redesign workflows to maximize automation benefits and minimize manual intervention.
• Serve as the primary owner of the Medius AP automation platform, including configuration, updates, and troubleshooting.
• Partner with IT and Finance to ensure seamless integration with the JDE ERP system.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor KPIs (invoice cycle time, cost per invoice, exception rates) and implement improvements.
• Ensure adherence to SOX, audit requirements, and internal control standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation of AP processes and system configurations, including documentation to ensure that 1099’s are filed timely and accurately.
• Analyze and reconcile the AP sub-ledger aging with the general ledger for potential adjustment as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years of AP experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Hands-on experience with AP automation tools (Medius strongly preferred).
• Strong ERP knowledge (JDE, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead change and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Experience managing AP in a mid-to-large organization, preferred.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and leveraging technology.
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on team development.

Qualifications

• Experience with AP automation tools (Medius strongly preferred).
• Strong ERP knowledge (JDE, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead change and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Experience managing AP in a mid-to-large organization, preferred.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and leveraging technology.
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on team development.

Skills

• Leadership and team management skills.
• Process redesign and optimization.
• ERP systems knowledge (JDE, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Change management and compliance.
• Vendor and stakeholder management.
• Reporting and analytics.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable health and wellness coverage.
• Paid time off (holidays, vacation and sick days).
• Medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision coverage.
• Life, disability and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Telemedicine.
• Employee discounts.
• Wellness program.
• Paid parental leave.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $101,897.00 - $169,829.00

The final base pay will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to; role responsibilities, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and/or internal pay equity.

Schedule

Not specified