AP Manager - Launch Ventures, LLC

Launch is a certified minority and woman owned staffing firm, focused on direct hire placements in finance and accounting.

Our client is a luxury goods wholesaler currently looking to hire an Accounts Payable Manager to their NJ office. The Accounts Payable Manager will manage A/P staff, ensure all invoices are properly posted to correct accounts and internal orders for F/S reporting. The ideal candidate will also manages corporate programs such as Corporate Credit Cards and T&E Expense Reporting, prepare reports and analysis to meet audit and tax requirements and assist in the budgeting and forecasting process.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects Accounts Payable, including staff consisting of A/P Specialist and A/P Specialists.
• Manage corporate programs such as Corporate Credit Cards and T&E Expense Reporting; ensure proper G/L mapping of expense types and employees.
• Ensures all invoices are properly posted to correct accounts and internal orders; accounts for all recurring invoices in order to properly accrue appropriate amounts for financials.
• Responsible for ensuring timely clearing of Invoice to be Received accounts and Open Purchase Orders.
• Partners with Finance team to review actual costs in compliance with budget and forecasts.
• Prepare monthly Journal entries as assigned.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation and analysis of Subledger accounts.
• Maintain and update Procedures Manual
• Assist during annual budget and approximately quarterly forecast process, as requested.
• Assist with external financial and tax audits.
• Other special projects as requested, such as internal review and set up of new corporate purchasing process and automatization of approval and payment processes.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 7+ years accounting experience; 3+ years supervisory experience
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Consumer products, distribution experience preferred
• SAP experience a plus
• Excellent leadership skills and able to work both independently and within a group
• Must have excellent customer service skills and be comfortable interacting with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to prepare and present results for senior management
• Strong communication skills and organization skills
• Effective research and problem-solving skills