Accounts Payable Manager
$105,000–$145,000 year
On-siteLong Beach, California, United States
Job Summary
Own the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice intake, two-way matching, three-way matching, GL coding, approval workflows, payment execution, vendor reconciliations, and aging management. Process all payments with exceptional accuracy, verifying banking instructions and supporting documentation to ensure error-free execution, particularly for international wire transfers. Review invoices, purchase orders, and contracts to identify discrepancies, ensure policy compliance, and maintain accurate financial records. Maintain the integrity of the accounts payable ledger through timely reconciliations, issue resolution, and support of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities. Prepare audit-ready documentation and collaborate with external financial statement auditors. Partner with Procurement, Engineering, and Program Management to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate, timely payment processing. Lead, mentor, and develop the accounts payable team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Demonstrate exceptional reliability through consistent attendance and availability during critical business periods, including weekends and evening hours.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounts payable best practices, and internal controls
- Experience processing domestic and international wire transfers with a high degree of accuracy
- Experience supporting external financial statement audits and preparing audit-ready documentation
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, analytical ability, and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Ability to work onsite in Long Beach
- Must either be a 'U.S. person' as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant
- Experience in the manufacturing or aerospace industry
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration
- Proficiency in Netsuite and Ramp
- Intermediate Excel skills
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