Accounts Payable Supervisor

EMR Metal Recycling
  • Metairie, LA
  • Autofill and Review
8 days ago

Job Description

Are you a detail-oriented leader who thrives on accuracy, organization, and keeping financial operations running smoothly? EMR is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor who is passionate about developing a strong team, streamlining processes, and ensuring accuracy and efficiency. If you enjoy leading others, solving problems, and making an impact, we want to hear from you!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Supervise, train, and develop accounts payable team members, including scheduling, workload distribution, performance evaluations, coaching, and cross-training to ensure adequate coverage across locations and processe

Establish departmental priorities, performance expectations, and service-level standards to ensure timely invoice processing, vendor responses, and month-end closing activities.

Manage vendor payments, including checks, ACH transfers, wire transfers, and electronic payment methods

Review and resolve invoice discrepancies, vendor inquiries, payment issues, and outstanding account balances

Monitor accounts payable reports to identify discrepancies, duplicate payments, outstanding credits, and opportunities for improvement

Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure proper documentation, verification, and compliance with established procedure.

Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, tax reporting requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Oversee accounts payable functions within Microsoft Dynamics 365 and other financial systems, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Collaborate with IT and accounting teams to support system improvements, automation, and process enhancements.

Coordinate month-end closing activities, including account reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.Prepare and review accounts payable reports and performance metrics to monitor accuracy, efficiency, and payment timeliness.

Partner with treasury, procurement, location management, and accounting teams to support financial operations and resolve issues.

Assist with internal and external audits by providing required documentation and supporting financial records.

Establish and communicate departmental priorities, deadlines, and procedures to ensure consistent operations across all locations.

Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, improve workflows, and enhance overall departmental performance.

Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED/SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to collaborate with employees, management, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

Ability to identify process improvements and implement effective solutions.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive financial information.

Flexibility to work additional hours as needed during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing periods

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field, or equivalent experience.

Progressive accounts payable experience, including at least two years in a supervisory or leadership role preferred

Experience working with Microsoft dynamics 365 or a comparable enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, account reconciliations, internal controls, and applicable tax reporting requirements.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial reporting.

Experience in a high-volume accounts payable environment preferred.

Experience with electronic payment systems, ERP implementations, or process automations preferred.

What We Offer:

Career advancement opportunitiesPaid time offEconomical medical, dental, and employer paid vision insuranceParental PTO401(k) with company matchHSA and FSA with employer contribution

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Numbers & Facts

LocationMetairie, LA

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Operationsunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Systemsunmatched
  • Internal Auditunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Dynamicsunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Performance Metricsunmatched
  • Performance Reviewsunmatched
  • Pivot Tablesunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Procedure Developmentunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Procurement Managementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Support Documentationunmatched
  • Tax Reportingunmatched
  • Team Buildingunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Treasuryunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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