The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager will play a critical role in the growth of our Accounting department by owning the full cycle of AP, ensuring accurate and timely recording of expenses and payments to vendors. The AP Manager also performs financial activity related to the month end close. The ideal candidate possesses strong business acumen with the ability to effectively address both financial and operational challenges. You are a people person capable of navigating and managing vendor and internal relationships, managing a staff of AP Specialists and supporting the Finance team. Most importantly, you must be able to thrive in the fast-paced Green Thumb environment.
Responsibilities
Manages full Accounts Payables cycle including settlement of intercompany payables/receivables
Develops policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with the delegation of authority matrix
Maintains vendor master database
Maintains vendor relationships, answering vendor and internal inquiries in a timely manner
Leads a team accounts payable professionals
Prepares supporting documentation and processes payments
Maintains standard operating procedures including month-beginning and month-end checklists
Reviews payables for completeness and accuracy
Communicates with vendors with respect to status of payables, overdue balances, etc.
Reviews employee expense reports and follows up on exceptions to company policy
Supports external audit process, where required
Supervises annual 1099 process
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
5+ years of experience working in an accounting or accounts payable role - manufacturing or distribution related business preferred
2 years of experience managing staff
Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations
Ability to direct and supervise
Advanced skills as it relates to MS Office and accounting software
Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Superior communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, non-verbal, written), with the ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally
Possesses a high level of critical thinking
Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
High attention to detail and accuracy
Additional Requirements
Must pass any and all required background checks
Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
GTI prefers all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination at time of hire