Accounts Payable Manager

at Allied Tube and Conduit dba Atkore International in Harvey, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description

Accounts Payable Manager
Who We Are:
Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.
With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.
Who We Are Looking For:
Atkore's Shared Services team is looking for an Accounts Payable Manager. Reporting to the Sr. AP Manager, this individual is responsible for leading and managing day-to-day activities for the central US division of Atkore's Accounts Payable department.
What You'll Do:
Lead and manage day-to-day activities of the Accounts Payable department
Oversee compliance in making payments to vendors per payment terms
Perform monthly closing activities
Maintain compliance with internal controls and audit requests
Performs other duties as assigned
Embrace culture of continuous process improvement by driving process improvements and developing KPI's for the department
What You Bring:
Bachelor Degree in finance or accounting required
Minimum 2-4 years of experience in management demonstrating the ability to drive a team for results
Minimum of 2 years of procurement/accounting experience in a multi-facility environment preferred; Basware, JDE or another ERP experience a plus
Effective verbal and written communication skills; good organizational skills , ability to meet deadlines and effectively prioritize.
Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook strongly preferred
Within 3 months, you'll:
Complete your Atkore immersion program
Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore's strategy
Review and meet with key department personnel and supervisors on functional status
Complete month-end reports
Begin learning process of applicable JDE ERP system modules and Basware software
Within 6 months, you'll:
Understand key vendors and any uniqueness of applicable invoice processing
Hold monthly performance meetings with department
Understand banking files and transactions, as well as vendor banking payment setup
Continue learning process of applicable JDE ERP system modules and Basware software
Within 12 months, you'll:
Be proficient in applicable JDE ERP system modules and Basware software
Participate and assist with special projects and JDE assimilation's with new company adds
Develop goals and KPI metrics for the department
Atkore is a four-time Great Place to Work certified company and a two-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.
Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

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