Accounts Payable Manager

SUMMARY

The Accounts Payable Accountant Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the Accounts Payable 

department. This includes supervising staff, managing processes, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.

Ensure the department meets all financial deadlines and provides excellent customer service to vendors and 

internal employees.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for overall operations of the AP department including process improvement, managing 

workflows, ensuring accuracy, and supervision of staff.

• Provide budget analysis and ensure optimal cost savings.

• Implement new ERP system in accordance with the Accounting Department.

• Supervise Accounts Payable employee to provide training, guidance, performance reviews, and 

disciplinary action.

• Maintain the Accounts Payable Mailbox in Outlook.

• Ensure Vendor/Supplier invoices are paid in a timely manner.

• Oversee and ensure reasonable discounts are given on supplier invoices.

• Submit any debt as it comes due for payment approval.

• Provide clerical and administrative support to management as requested.

• Post all new invoices to the correct company in QuickBooks. This should be completed daily.

• Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports and previous 

recorded entries.

• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.

• Provide the company CFO with an accurate Accounts Payable aging summary. This should be 

completed weekly.

• File paid invoices per company in a timely manner.

• Required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills to meet changing 

job conditions.

• Miscellaneous projects for the finance team as needed

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

• Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include

preparing and maintaining accurate records; operating standard office equipment; utilizing pertinent 

software applications; and record keeping.

• Proven supervisory skills and managing processes.

• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent, and/or 

ratios. Able to read technical information, compose a variety of documents, facilitate group 

discussions, and solve practical problems.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in standard Microsoft tools such as Excel, Word, SharePoint, etc.

• Experience with NetSuite, QuickBooks, preferred.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• 1-3 years accounting leadership Managerial experience or accounts payable experience 

• Works well under pressure in both team and individual settings

• Dependable and flexible

• Ability to work in a general office environment

Mainstream Fiber Networks reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise.