Accounts Payable Manager

DISA Global Solutions is a leading safety and compliance provider supporting more than 55,000 customers worldwide, including over 30% of the Fortune 500. With 1,600+ team members across 30+ locations, we’ve delivered innovative solutions since 1986 and process more than 20 million orders each year. As a multi-year Top Workplaces award winner, DISA offers competitive pay, robust benefits, and a collaborative, growth-focused culture. Employees enjoy ongoing training through our internal learning and development team, monthly appreciation events, and numerous opportunities for career advancement.

Position Summary:

The AP Manager is responsible for managing the payment activity by the AP Team, monitoring compliance by the AP Team with departmental policies, procedures and workflows, assisting the AP Analysts as necessary and management of daily cashflow. This is a critical vendor­ facing role. The AP Manager is a key customer service "problem solver'' who assists the vendor in resolving questions and problems with DISA payments and thus removes obstacles to our customers being able to access a Collection Site. The AP Manager always conducts his/her activity with professionalism and courtesy. Works under moderate supervision. 

Essential Functions:

• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the accounting field.

• Intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Paperless Accounts Payable System experience.

• Workday Financials, and other Accounts Payable System Experience.

• Filing of annual 1099s for DISA and all Subsidiaries.

• Responsible for weekly vendor payments.

• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of vendor files in Workday Financials and any other related IT systems and applications, including maintenance of W-9, contracts and other pertinent documentation.

• Facilitate training of new team members.

• Lead integration activities from and AP Prospective including site visits, SOP documentation, overall team evaluation.

• Responsible for administering Companies Credit Card Program.

• Responsible for all AP activities throughout the company including those done at the GCC and acquisitions that have not been integrated into the Core Company.

• Responsible for tracking and reporting team metrics monthly.

• Staff coaching and evaluation.

• Communicate effectively, promptly, and professionally with internal and external clients of the department including coworkers, customers, and vendors to resolve issues.

• Reconcile vendor statements, research, and correct discrepancies.

• Lead month end closing accrual process.

• Maintain files and documentation accurately, in accordance with company policy.

• SOP and Process development.

• Work with other members of the Finance department to identify and implement business improvements.

• Serve as subject matter expert on AP during system implementations

• Other special projects, as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proven experience in accounts payable roles, with a demonstrated ability to lead a team.

• Strong knowledge of financial processes, accounting principles, and relevant regulations.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with an emphasis on V-LookUp and Pivot Tables.

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience with Workday Financials (preferred).

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST

Benefits:

• Personal and Sick Paid Time Off.

• 401k with a highly competitive match.

• 11 Paid Holidays.

• Medical/Dental and Vision.

• Group Life Insurance, HSA/FSA.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Educational Assistance Program.  

Internal Mapping: This role aligns to the internal job profile of Manager I, AP/AR within the AP/AR job family.

Physical Requirements: 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak, hear, have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Walk (occasionally), sit- up to 8hrs. a day, stand (occasionally), use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, able to lift up to 15lbs.(occasionally). 
 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Compensation for this role is determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, training, and internal equity. Pay may also vary based on geographic location in accordance with our compensation practices.

Job Pay Range

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability