Job Type
Full-time
Description
Ignite Team Partners is GROWING!
Director of Accounts Payable will oversee and manage the accounts payable function, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, payments, and expense reports. The Director of Accounts Payable will be responsible for supervising the AP team, maintaining internal controls, and improving processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. This role requires strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of AP processes, and a commitment to accuracy and compliance. The role will be a "player-coach while managing multiple accounts payables specialists.
Day to Day Accounts Payable Processing:- Supervise and manage the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable team, ensuring that all vendor invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time.
- Review and approve payment runs, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Monitor the processing of vendor invoices, including coding, and ensuring appropriate approvals using workflow.
- Maintain vendor relationships by addressing payment inquiries, resolving discrepancies, and negotiating payment terms when necessary.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of employee expense reports in accordance with company policies.
- Oversee the month-end closing process for accounts payable, including the preparation of accruals and reconciliation of AP accounts.
- Assist in the implementation and maintenance of accounts payable policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP and company regulations.
- Collaborate with the procurement and finance teams to improve processes, resolve issues, and streamline AP workflows.
- Develop, prepare and analyze accounts payable reports, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.
- Ensure accurate and timely month-end closing activities, including accounts payable accruals and reconciliations.
- Assist in maintaining proper documentation for audits and ensure all accounts payable records are up to date and filed appropriately.
Compliance Activities:- Prepare Year end 1099s
- Support external audits by providing documentation and responding to audit inquiries related to accounts payable.
- Reconcile AP-related transactions to the general ledger and assist in the preparation of financial reports.
Systems and Processes:- Ensure accounts payables transactions are reflected accurately in the general ledger and related subsystems.
- Participate in and lead special projects related to continued automation/streamlining of department's activities. Initial projects include new expense reporting and new AP automation tools.
Stakeholder Communication:- Work with other company team leads (not reporting into this role) to assure their activities are appropriately reflected in financial results.
- Interact with Senior Management, other key business unit leaders and purchasing on important accounts payables topics.
- Act as external liaison with key vendors and ad hoc contact with auditors.
People Development/Management:- Train and develop team members
- Plan, assign, and direct work
- Appraise performance; reward and correct behavior
- Address and resolve issues.
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable labor laws.
Awesome Benefits that Ignite Team Members can expect:• COMPETITIVE WAGES
• GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING HEALTH, DENTAL & VISION
• 401K PLAN WITH EMPLOYER MATCH
• PAID TIME OFF
• HOLIDAY PAY
• VOLUNTARY BENEFITS - LIFE/AD&D, STD, LTD, CRITICAL ILLNESS, ACCIDENT, HOSPITAL INDEMNITY
• SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DISABILITY
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA)
• EMPLOYER PAID LIFE INSURANCE
• RASMUSSEN COLLEGE 20% DISCOUNT FOR IN PERSON CLASSES
• HOSPITALITY AND TEAMWORK FOCUSED CULTURE
• 50% OFF IN OUR ON-SITE RESTAURANT AND LUXECAFE PROUDLY SERVING STARBUCKS
• A COMMITMENT TO TECHNOLOGY
• FREE PLANET FITNESS MEMBERSHIP
• ON DEMAND PAY
• COMPANY SPONSORED DOORDASH DELIVERY SERVICE
• ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
• SUPER PERKS PROGRAM PET INSURANCE 12%-30% DISCOUNTS
• SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE BENEFITS
Ignite Medical Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
What you'll need for success:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, general ledger systems, and financial controls.
- Proficiency accounting software (e.g., Sage/Intacct and BILL.com) and advanced Excel skills
- Proven success in leading, motivating, and managing a team
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proactive with an efficiency and continuous improvement mindset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of vendor management, procurement processes, and expense report systems
Salary Description
Based on experience.
