Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable

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Company Culture is at Our Core
Our 10 Core Values are more than just words, they're a way of life. We know that companies with a strong culture & a higher purpose perform better in the long run.
Do our values speak to you?

• Do More With Less
• Build Open and Honest Relationships With Communication
• Be Humble
• Be Passionate and Determined
• Embrace and Drive Change
• Be Adventurous, Creative, and Open-Minded
• Deliver WOW Through Service
• Create Fun and A Little Weirdness
• Pursue Growth and Learning
• Build a Positive Team and Family Spirit

Company Perks: Quick Reference

• Meaningful assistance programs like professional development, mentoring, and 401k with employer contribution.
• A multitude of benefits and incentives to stay mentally and physically healthy and fit.
• Zappos pays 100% of every employee’s medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• A generous Zapponian discount program.
• Zappos pays 100% of 12 therapy, mental health, or coaching session annually.
• Paid time off for life, vacations, staycations, and rest.
• Make an impact through volunteer adventures and other community programs.
• Want to have some fun, too? Yes, please! Enjoy team building, family spirit, and plenty of room to recharge!

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Perks [noun| the good stuff you get for working hard]. Zappos pays 100% of your medical, dental and vision premiums. Primary care visits, dental exams, eye exams and generic prescriptions are all free. Plus matching 401k, life coaches, orthodontic benefits, and more. And don’t forget, an unlimited 40% Zappos.com discount.
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Summary
The Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable manages the accounts payable function end-to-end, driving success across all departments and gaining a strong understanding of the company. You will partner with finance and business stakeholders to develop and implement processes. This position will have a key role in the Finance team and in addition to day-to-day responsibilities will be involved in design and testing of internal controls, month end close responsibilities and other ERP improvement initiatives.
This role will drive operational excellence across Accounts Payable activities. This person will assess the accounts payable processes, identify improvement needs, and strengthened compliance. This person will also oversee the management of accounts payable transactional processes.
What You Will Be Doing

• Manage, monitor, and escalate any issues outside of SLA or not serviced in a timely manner.
• Provide regular reporting and status of operational health to management.
• Manage and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the invoice to payment processing, the month-end close process, and the supplier data management process.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement new accounts payable processes and policies.
• Assist with documenting procedures.
• Oversee that aging invoices and payments are identified, reconciled, and resolved in a timely manner.
• Strengthen controls and compliance surrounding the Accounts Payable processes via improved internal control and reconciliation processes as well as detailed account balance reviews.
• Conduct quality control audits and evaluate work standards to ensure standards and conformity.
• Ensure achievement of KPIs including accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of daily invoice and payment processing activities across internal resources.
• Proactively provide insights that drive key decisions or help accelerate projects or work through projects.
• Develop and enhance methodologies and procedures for process management in line with best practice in the spirit of continuous improvement.
• Ensure and develop team to provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Responsible for overall policies, procedures, and controls related to accounts payable.
• Manage compliance and reporting, including 1099 filings.
• Compile and analyze financial information to verify accuracy and ensure compliance with company policies and financial practices.

What You Bring To The Table

• Demonstrated ability to mentor, train, lead, and direct the work of others.
• At least five (5) years in a people manager role.
• Deep expert knowledge of all aspects of payables procedures and full cycle accounting practices.
• Understanding of key controls as it relates to SOX compliance.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline or equivalent years of experience.
• Possess a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
• At least ten (10) years of accounts payable experience.
• Proficient experience using Microsoft Office (with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel) and SAP.
• Experience with vendor data maintenance.

The base pay range for this position is $148,500 to $169,250 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, a full range of medical and other benefits is offered.
The Fine Print
The Zappos Family of Companies is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [email protected] or call us at 1.702.943.7777.
To all recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.