Vaco has engaged with a fast growing and well-established retail company in the North Scottsdale area looking for their new Accounts Payable Manager! This role will have the direct supervision of 3 staff, report to the Controller and be a focul point of new processes and procedures that will be run out in the near future.

Please note, this role will mainly be based on-site in a newly updated office building - so all candidates who apply must feel compfortable working in office.

Job Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Manages AP. Includes, Customer Vendor Relations, and the AP disbursement group which handles all check disbursements, 1099 and tax related matters
• Manages accounting functions including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, and project accounting; ensures accuracy and timeliness
• Develops, implements and maintains systems, procedures and policies, including accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines.
• Manages monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information; ensures accuracy of financial statements.
• Enters status change information into project accounting software to ensure employee information is accurate and up to date.
• Provides accounting assistance to project managers and operations staff; responds to financial questions/concerns to meet business needs.
• Train and evaluate employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product
• Addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions
• Motivates and rewards employees including providing salary increases, bonuses and promotions within allocated budgets and company guidelines.
• Prepares and recommends operating and personnel budgets for approval. Monitors spending for adherence to budget, recommends variances as necessary.