Accounts Payable Manager

SWBC is seeking a talented individual to perform review of accounts payable general ledger coding to confirm accuracy; research as necessary questions arising from outstanding reconciliation items and variance analysis; and works with business leaders to write business requirements and test general ledger enhancements. The Accounts Payable Manager ensures that payments are made accurately and timely.

Why you'll love this role:

This is an empowered role that communicates with key stakeholders and receives direct oversight from leadership. In this role, you will be immersed in a collaborative environment that works as a team.

Essential duties include the following:

• Responsible for supervising, training, and coaching accounts payable staff.

• Oversees the accounts payable for several SWBC entities, including Corporate.

• Reviews invoices for appropriate distribution and works with division leaders to obtain appropriate approval for payment on invoices.

• Works closely with Treasury to determine cash flows, wire transactions, voided transactions, etc.

• Researches and reconciles accounts payable activity by working closely with accounting staff; prepares correcting journal entries as necessary; and informs accounts payable staff of coding changes on repetitive invoices.

• Monitors Accounts Payable mailbox to make sure SLA's are being met.

• Monitors the workload in the accounts payable mailbox to ensure the timely processing of paper and electronic invoices; monitors the status of pending invoices by working closely with accounting staff and cost center managers for the timely resolution of outstanding issues.

• Audits invoices over a certain dollar threshold, which includes validating appropriate general ledger and cost center coding.

• Reviews and approves vendor setup and maintenance requests.

• Works with vendors to resolve any disputed invoice amounts.

• Reviews and research vendor statements and raise questions related to invoices when needed.

• Expense report processing and reporting.

• Oversees Corporate credit card processing and reporting.

• Audits employee expense reports.

• Reviews and approves manual journal entries.

• Responsible for coordinating the monthly close of the Accounts Payable subledger.

• Reviews and records monthly accruals for expense reports, credit card transactions and invoices.

• Balance sheet reconciliations for Accounts Payable and employee expense reimbursement related accounts.

• Oversees weekly payments and settlements.

• Coordinates and prepares manual checks when necessary.

• Annual 1099 review and processing for all SWBC entities.

• Reviews and submits documentation for annual audit requests.

• Assists in development and testing of Accounts Payable and other general ledger automated enhancements, including writing up the business requirements.

• Works closely with FINBI team to assist in the automation and improvement of accounts payable processes.

• Special Projects as needed.

Serious candidates will possess the minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Minimum of six (6) years of accounts payable experience.

• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles.

• Working knowledge of electronic invoice processing and payment.

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication (both written and oral) skills.

• Working knowledge of personal computers to include MS Word, Excel and Internet.

• Able to use basic office equipment to include computers, copiers, and/or fax machines.

• Able to exhibit and exercise sound judgment while working under moderate supervision.

• Able to sit for long periods of time gathering, updating, and validating accounting transactions.

• Able to stoop, kneel, and stand to retrieve files.

• Able to lift 10-20 lbs. of loans papers, files, and other documents.

SWBC offers*:

• Competitive overall compensation package

• Work/Life balance

• Employee engagement activities and recognition awards

• Years of Service awards

• Career enhancement and growth opportunities

• Leadership Academy and Mentor Program

• Continuing education and career certifications

• Variety of healthcare coverage options

• Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans

• Lucrative Wellness Program

• Based upon employee eligibility

Additional Information:

SWBC is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug testing.

Please note, SWBC does not hire tobacco users as allowed by law.

To learn more about SWBC, visit our website at www.SWBC.com. If interested, please click the appropriate apply button.