Accounts Payable Supervisor

Reporting to the Controller of this leading Rochester-based company, the AP Supervisor will lead a team of four specialists who are responsible for all of the payables activity for the company.  This includes traditional expenses, subcontractor expenditures, employee expenses, and credit card purchases / reimbursements. This position requires a candidate with strong management skills and who is also able to work independently, lead, and problem solve.

• Develops guidelines and assure proper handling and coding of invoices to maintain
  accurate general ledger accounts.
• Review/Approve the weekly check runs prepared by Specialists
• Work directly with project teams on issue resolution for invoice/pay applications
• Manage all vendor communications regarding invoice & payment status
• Ensure coverage/provide processing assistance during high volume periods and/or
  personnel absences
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of vendor records
• Facilitate annual 1099 issuance with third party vendor
• Oversight of corporate credit card programs and expense reimbursements, including
  ongoing follow-up for processing/approval exceptions
• Collaborate with subject matter expert on Sales Tax compliance in accordance with NYS
  Sales Tax law
• Facilitate internal communications for any special payment processes, period-end cutoff
  requirements, etc.
• Work with other functional departments on related risk mitigation
• Co-manage automation initiative
• Reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts
• Work on process improvements and realizing efficiencies within the department
• Participate in special projects and initiatives, as assigned

This position requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business at a minimum.

This position requires a minimum of 10 yars' related experience, which must include previous supervisory experience of a team. Prior construction accounting experience is a plus.

• Demonstrate initiative
• Appropriate/tactful communication and ability to work with various levels of personnel
  within the organization
• Adaptable, eager, good time management
• Critical thinker, ability to troubleshoot
• Logical and analytical
• Strong Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Able to multi-task and prioritize work effectively
• Detail oriented, accurate, organized