Manager of Accounts Payable

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The Accounts Payable Manager oversees the daily operations of the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and expense reimbursements. The role maintains strong business partnering relationships with Procurement and other company departments, upholds internal controls, manages vendor relationships, and leads a team of AP analysts and specialists to support financial operations. It also oversees annual AP‑related IRS tax reporting, Connecticut Sales tax reporting, and quarterly and year‑end AP accrual reporting, as well as special projects.

• Manage the end‑to‑end accounts payable process, including invoice processing, payment runs, expense reimbursements, and make recommendations on hiring, performance appraisals, and all related employment issues.
• Supervise and mentor AP staff, providing training, performance feedback, and development opportunities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain systems, procedures, and internal controls (AP‑related) to ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements, driving process improvements through effective use of systems.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all AP transactions.
• Monitor aging reports and ensure timely payments to vendors.
• Interact regularly with upper management, other internal departments, and external customers to identify and integrate solutions that meet company goals both financially and operationally.
• Interact with the Procurement department and external vendors as needed to resolve unusual costing or receipt problems.
• Oversee IRS (1099 & 1042) and Connecticut sales tax reporting.
• Oversee quarterly and year‑end AP accrual reporting and perform account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with audits and provide necessary documentation.
• Research and respond to inquiries from K of C staff and vendors; resolve issues.

Collaboration and Teamwork, Communication, Flexible and Adapt to Change, Service to Customers and Clients, Strategic Planning, Talent Development, Leadership

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and AP best practices.
• Supervisory skills or ability.
• Experience in a high‑volume, multi‑entity environment.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Customer‑service oriented with strong oral, listening, and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with federal and state tax forms.
• Sound judgment.

• Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• BS in Accounting.
• 5-7 years of experience, preferably in Accounts Payable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Familiarity with automated AP tools and workflow systems.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.

• Sets a clear strategic direction.
• Adapts to change quickly.
• Fosters mutual trust.
• Follows through on actions, promises, and assignments.
• Demonstrates high ethical standards.
• Lives, leads, manages, and works with integrity.
• Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Leverages the strengths of each team member.
• Treats others with respect and empathy.
• Creates a working environment that motivates high individual performance.

Authorization to work in the United States is required.

• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

• The wage range for this role takes into account a broad array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The range below applies as long as the work is performed in Connecticut; the Knights of Columbus reserves the right to adjust the wage range if the position is performed in another location.
  
  A reasonable estimate of the current range is $85,400 - $140,900.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for the…