AP Manager

My client is a longstanding construction firm located in the heart of Denver. They have a fun, hardworking team environment where they encourage collaboration and thinking outside the box. The culture is fast-paced, family oriented, innovated and non-corporate and they love challenging their employees to succeed.

This individual will be responsible for leading the team and overseeing the full cycle Accounts Payable process. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in AP operations, excellent organizational skills, and familiarity with Viewpoint. This role requires a proactive and analytical individual who can effectively lead a team and collaborate with cross-functional departments. Major responsibilities include, but may not be limited to the following:

Full cycle AP (all functions of AP including receipt of invoices, checks for accuracy, verification, distribution, approvals, coding, scanning, data entry, reviewing and reconciling statements and accounts, issue checks/payments, mail).
Lead and develop the AP team, providing guidance, feedback, and coaching.
Effectively train and communicate with job teams regarding AP invoices, costs and processes.
Oversee monthly credit card payments reconciliation and follow-up with vendors.
Maintaining internal and external relationships with vendors and employees including solving issues and discrepancies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Operations, Finance, and IT, to ensure seamless integration of AP processes and resolve any interdepartmental issues.
Participate in strategic discussions and initiatives related to process improvements and system implementations.
Assisting in internal and external audits as needed.
Completing special projects as needed.

Qualifications
We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:

Bachelor’s degree and/or 5+ years experience in the general contracting industry.
Excellent written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus.
Proven experience in full-cycle Accounts Payable management.
Experience in Pcard and Corporate Card administration.
Familiarity with Viewpoint considered a plus.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong accounting and computer skills.
Required intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office - Excel, Word, Outlook.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
Dependable with a strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines and respond to changes in priorities.
Ability to learn and adapt quickly, problem solve and multitask.
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently, take initiative and see projects through to completion.
Solid problem-solving skills and analysis.
Forward and out-of-the-box thinker.