Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager

Memphis, TN (On-site)

 

How will you make an impact?

Apply your knowledge and expertise in managing the company’s Accounts Payable operations. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the AP team to ensure vendors are paid accurately and timely. This is a terrific opportunity to work for a company that recognizes hard work and rewards results. This Accounts Payable Manager role is a permanent employment opportunity, based in the Memphis, TN area.
 

What will you do?

SSI seeks an accomplished Accounts Payable Manager to lead our AP efforts. This role is responsible for the management of a team in AP operations. Responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:
 

· Manage the company’s Accounts Payable operations including proper 3-way match on all inventory purchases.

· Oversee all payment transactions including ACH, wires and physical checks.

· Work in collaboration with the company’s Purchasing team members across multiple locations/divisions to ensure accuracy and efficiency in the payments cycle.

· Ensure critical vendors are paid timely and that invoices are properly recorded in a timely manner to ensure all payments are issued within applicable payment terms for all vendors.

· Provide excellent customer service and ensuring quick and accurate communication with internal and external constituents.

· Proactively research and resolve account issues with vendors.

· Maintain an effective internal control environment.

· Pursue continuous improvements to processes and procedures to improve department performance and efficiency.

· Collaborate with and support the reporting needs of all business partners.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

· This job supervises a team of associates.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

· 5+ years of experience in an Accounting or Accounts Payable supervisory role

· Experience successfully managing a team of associates

· Excellent organization skills and keen attention to detail

· Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple on-going assignments

· Proven cross-team collaboration, problem-solver, networking, team building, organizational, and communication skills

· Hands-on experience with ERP implementation and workflow setup is a plus

· Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or computer science is a plus

· This job may require occasional travel <10%

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must possess strong computer skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and other MS Office products.

 

Company Overview:

State Systems is a privately owned total protection company based in Memphis, Tenn., that seeks to embody its mission of protecting life and property into every client and product every day. Long-known in the Mid-South for its family-owned leadership and life safety systems, the company’s longest-standing and best-known services – such as fire protection equipment, training and cleaning services – have been enhanced by new technology services such as network integration, structured cabling systems and wireless support.

By operating with the utmost integrity, offering superior products and excellent customer service, State Systems has positioned itself as a leader in numerous industries providing a wide range of products and services through four divisions: Fire Protection, Cleaning Services, Technology and Low Voltage. Each division features highly trained and industry-certified professional technicians to install and maintain your system to perform as specified.

With years of proven experience in designing and fitting clients with engineered systems, State Systems is committed to finding the right solution for you. Whether you need a stand-alone product or a custom-fitted total integration system, you can trust State Systems to provide top-of-the-line products backed by a highly knowledgeable and dedicated staff.

See our website for more information: www.statesystemsinc.com

Salary is based on experience, education and certifications.


Benefits We Offer:

· Competitive starting salary     

· 401(k) / 401(k) matching

· Health insurance

· Dental insurance

· Vision insurance

· Life insurance

· Voluntary insurance

· Logo attire

· Employee assistance program

· Flexible spending account

· Health savings account

· Opportunities for advancement

· Paid time off

· Holiday pay

· Professional development assistance

· Referral program

· Accident & critical illness benefits

· Hospital indemnity benefits

· Pet insurance

· Wellness benefits
 

State Systems is committed to helping you achieve your best health & rewards you for taking part in a wellness program.

An Equal Opportunity Employer: EEO/Drug Free/M/F/Disability/Veteran

Job Type: Full-time