What are the responsibilities and job description for the AP Manager position at XL Parts?
Who are we?
XL Parts and The Parts House (TPH), part of the Marubeni Group, are the fastest-growing wholesale auto parts suppliers in the South and Southeast US. Competing with industry giants, we listen to understand, and then commit ourselves to provide fast, reliable auto parts solutions. We work hard, execute at industry-leading levels, and correct problems quickly. Our company strives to constantly innovate by keeping an open communication line with our customers and providing customized solutions where needed.
Our People
Our results are driven by our most important asset: our people. We take pride in our work, our exemplary culture, and our wealth of career opportunities. Many of our employees have enjoyed a long and rewarding career at XL Parts and TPH due to the prospect of advancing and our preference to promote from within. Most positions offer on-the-job training so that employees gain the most relevant experience for their roles. We are respectful, friendly, and offer a good work-life balance so that our employees are comfortable staying with us for the long haul.
Job responsibilities:
The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager is responsible to lead a cross-regional team that is responsible for developing and maintaining a consistent, customer-focused, and high-performing AP team. The ideal candidate must have the ability to manage an Accounts Payable operation with activity spanning 175 trade vendors and numerous expense vendors consisting of purchases over $500M per year across a large number of states and jurisdictions. A successful AP Manager will collaborate across departments to ensure timely, accurate payments to suppliers and service providers, while safe-guarding cash flow and maximizing credits and discounts. Additional responsibilities will include continuous improvement of work processes, effective utilization of possible low-cost wage centers abroad, and development of people.
Key job responsibilities:
- Lead a team spread over multiple locations and time zones
- Manage and develop AP team members
- Responsible for timely processing of accounts payable invoices
- Review and establish departmental processes and procedures
- Ensure cash discounts are taken as appropriate
- Ensure adequate controls of invoice authorizations for payments
- Review accounts payable activity and makes correcting JEs, as needed
- Assist and provide support to users company wide
- Provide reporting and data as needed for analysis and decision-making
- Ensure AP Assistant Managers are effectively dividing work among clerks to facilitate workflow
- Ensure proper cross-training of personnel
- Provide support and assistance for internal and external audits
- Heavy interaction with all levels of employees including senior management. Works directly with Controller on special projects and workflow process improvements.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting / AP
- Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience
- Must have high emotional intelligence and lead by example
- Must be able to work well in a group environment
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication
- Must have strong customer service skills
- Strong understanding of accounting theory
- Highly detail-oriented and organized in work
- Ability to meet assigned deadlines
Physical Demands: To perform the duties of this job the employee must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment, and must be able to sit at a computer for long periods of time. The occasional heavy lifting of 50 lbs or more may be required.
XL Parts and The Parts House a Marubeni Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment with XL Parts is contingent upon a successful background check and drug screen that meets the Company’s guidelines for employment.
Salary : $500