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David Careers

Senior Accounts Payable Manager

Posted 5 days ago

ad populumNaperville (IL)
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerksCorporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices

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About the role

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Senior AP Manager will lead and help build Ad Populum’s accounts payable shared services function supporting multiple operating companies. The role will manage day-to-day AP operations, establish consistent processes and controls, improve efficiency through automation and process improvement, and help protect company cash through strong payment and vendor controls.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Manage day-to-day accounts payable operations across multiple Ad Populum businesses and establish consistent shared-services processes.
  • Drive process improvement, automation and scalability across AP operations while eliminating non-value-added activities.
  • Oversee accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and resolution of invoice and payment issues.
  • Maintain strong controls over cash disbursements and serve as a key line of defense in protecting company cash.
  • Oversee weekly ACH and wire payments, including payment templates and related controls.
  • Manage vendor onboarding, vendor master records and ongoing vendor maintenance.
  • Support the monthly close process, including AP-related balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and reporting.
  • Prepare information and supporting documentation for the annual audit as required.
  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of annual 1099 reporting.
  • Build, supervise and develop the accounts payable team as the shared-services function grows.
  • Provide ad-hoc analysis and support to the Ad Populum finance team and participate in special projects as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field preferred.
  • Minimum five (5) years of accounts payable experience, including at least three (3) years of supervisory experience.
  • Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, internal controls, vendor management and cash disbursements.
  • Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to proactively identify and resolve issues.
  • Detail-oriented with demonstrated ability to establish and follow consistent processes and procedures.
  • Continuous-improvement mindset with experience identifying process enhancements and leveraging technology to improve efficiency.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Sage 50 and Sage X3 experience preferred but not required.
AD POPULUM OFFERS: Competitive salary and benefits packageOpportunities for professional growth and developmentCollaborative and supportive work environmentAd Populum LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. ABOUT AD POPULUMAd Populum aligns corporate strategy and fosters growth across its unique portfolio of subsidiary companies. Its brands include NECA, Joseph Enterprises, Rubies, Enesco, Party City, Kidrobot, WizKids, ExKaliber, Graceland, Smiffys and Radical Share, spanning pop culture collectibles, costumes, gifts and home décor, tabletop gaming, e-commerce, entertainment and marketing.

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