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Dairy Farmers of America · 1 hour ago

Accounts Payable Manager

Kansas City, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the AP life cycle and manage the AP team. The role involves collaboration with business partners and suppliers, ensuring efficient processing of accounts payable transactions and implementing process improvements.

AgricultureDairyDietary SupplementsFood Processing

Responsibilities

Oversee the AP team as they calculate, post, and verify vendor invoices and disbursements to ensure the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions

Pro-actively monitor invoice processing accuracy, response times, exception resolution, and ensure metrics are met, as well as the main point of contact for all escalations

Handle SAP issues and implement process changes as needed to accommodate systematic handling of such issues

Maximize the OCR paper invoice process, including maintaining a strong relationship with the third-party provider, overseeing exception resolution, and ensuring the entire process is efficient and effective in reducing processing lead times

Initiate and evaluate AP process improvements and documentation; manage implementation for processes to be changed

Partner with IT to lead testing and implementation of SAP enhancements and break-fix service tickets related to AP processes

Oversee the GR/IR maintenance by partnering with corporate locations, to ensure that balances are less than 90 days outstanding

Provide innovative ideas to management by understanding all aspects of the procure-to-pay cycle as well as SAP

Lead the planning to evaluate employee staffing levels, balancing workloads with providing excellent customer service and meeting metrics

Provide leadership and direction in a manner that cultivates respect, including responsibility for robust employee evaluations

Oversee reinforcement training produced and delivered for business partners and AP team members

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Qualification

SAPAccounts PayableAnalytical ThinkingLeadershipProject ManagementMicrosoft OfficeEnglish Language

Required

Undergraduate degree in accounting, business administration, or other related curriculum, or equivalent practical work experience (work experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis)

7+ years accounting, accounts payable, or related experience including 3 years of supervisory experience

Strong knowledge of general accounting concepts and practices with concentrated knowledge in the area of Accounts Payable

Skilled in leadership and coaching

Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Strong implementer

Self-driven and committed to hands on work habits

Able to demonstrate an approachable, professional demeanor

Able to solve customer demands and problems

Skilled in analytical thinking, including research, interpreting data, and analyzing information

Strong interpersonal skills, including exceptional communication and listening skills, with the capacity to articulate positions and provide direction

Able to demonstrate integrity and commitment to the highest ethical standards and values, including proven ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, plant locations, and other departments

Project management skills including the ability to handle multiple projects consecutively

Excellent judgment, critical thought, and the ability to make decisions and advise demonstrating an understanding of the risks and rewards of each situation

Knowledge of and skill in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Must be able to read, write and speak English