POSITION PURPOSE:

The Manager, Accounts Payable is responsible for overseeing the accounts payable department which includes directing staff in processing invoices and payments for Briggs’ US Operations. Ensures all Briggs Industrial Solutions standards are adhered to and executed consistent with company direction.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Supervise and Manage the Accounts Payable Team
2. Ensure accounts payable function adheres to the Briggs Industrial Solutions Code of Ethics and ensure personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations, and laws that affect Briggs Industrial Solutions’ business.
3. Train and evaluate employees to enhance their performance. Address performance issues and make recommendations for personnel actions. Motivate and reward employees including providing salary increases and promotions within allocated budgets and company guidelines.
4. Manages day to day AP activities, including
   • Customer Vendor Relations
   • PO related invoices (3 way match)
   • Non – PO related invoices for operating expenses
   • Travel and Expenses (T&E)
   • Check, ACH, and Credit Card Disbursements
   • 1099 and tax related matters
   • Data entry, when volumes are at higher capacity
   • Partner with internal departments and vendors to resolve issues
   • Process fixed asset additions, deletions, and transfers
5. Tracks and reports AP Metrics, including:
   • Accounts payable aging
   • Credit Holds
   • Invoice volume
6. Works to improve departmental efficiency
7. Working with operations to improve PO and receiving accuracy
8. Leveraging Automated A/P system to improve departmental efficiency
9. Helping to implement a T&E and Corporate Credit Card program
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

minimum qualifications

Basic Knowledge & Competencies:

• Prior experience working with an ERP system utilizing an AP module and an expense reporting system
• Knowledge and experience with internal controls related to the disbursements process
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to manage and complete projects with time constraints
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work

Previous Experience/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, or equivalent
• 2-4 years of accounting management experience and 5+ years of accounts payable experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds