Accounts Payable Manager

Company Profile:

At FORVIS, your career is designed with a purpose. We want our team members to thrive professionally and feel the impact their work yields when serving clients, industries, and local communities. This starts by empowering team members to design a career journey that leverages their skills and fuels their passions.

Creating a best-in-class employee experience is at the heart of our vision for the future. With several industry focus areas, multiple service lines, and locations in five geographical regions across the country to choose from, the opportunities for your career are without limit.

About FORVIS

FORVIS is a Top-10 professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services, driven by our commitment to using our forward vision to provide rewarding career opportunities and deliver unmatched client experiences. Learn more at FORVIS.com

Design your career with purpose at FORVIS. For more information about our firm locations, visit FORVIS.com. FORVIS, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected classifications.

It is FORVIS's standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

• FORVIS expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
• FORVIS further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with FORVIS.
• Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of FORVIS without having a FORVIS vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of FORVIS.

Requisition Number: 2236167

Position Title:

External Description: Description & Requirements

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled Accounts Payable Manager to join our National Office Finance team. This role is responsible for overseeing the organization's accounts payable function to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing of vendor invoices and payments. Reporting to the Treasury Senior Manager, the Accounts Payable Manager will lead the accounts payable team within the National Office Finance Accounting group, develop and enforce policies and procedures, and ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements. In addition to managing the procurement card process, this role collaborates with Finance teams and other departments to maintain efficient workflows, resolve discrepancies, and optimize cash flow. By implementing process improvements and leveraging technology, the Accounts Payable Manager drives efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings within accounts payable operations.

What You Will Do:

• Manage the full AP cycle, including invoice processing, vendor payments and month-end close.
• Ensure invoices are coded accurately and follow the correct approval process.
• Review and approve invoices when required, payment runs, expense reports and account reconciliations.
• Maintain supplier records and oversee supplier onboarding, updates and compliance documentation.
• Manage the 1099 process, including quarterly review or 1099 reports in Workday.
• Serve as a primary contact for vendor inquiries, resolve payment issues, and maintain vendor records.
• Manages the procurement process including weekly reconciliation of the travel card program.
• Assist with various other treasury projects as needed.
• Serve as the AP subject matter expert in Workday (Supplier Accounts, Invoices, Payments, Reporting).
• Collaborate with the Workday support team to troubleshoot issues and manage system enhancements.
• Develop and maintain custom Workday reports and dashboards to support AP analytics.
• Lead or support Workday enhancement projects, testing and process improvements.
• Supervise, mentor, and set performance goals for AP staff; complete mid-year and annual reviews; foster collaboration and time-sensitive awareness.
• Establish ownership, precision, UCX principles, and change management agility within the accounting team in alignment with Forvis Mazars guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable accounting with a strong understanding of AP processes, internal controls and accounting principles.
• Proficient in Workday Financials
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• Certified Public Accountant
• 8+ years of relevant accounting experience

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New York City Pay Transparency

Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of New York State and other local ordinances within the state including (but not limited to) New York City, the salary range displayed is for the New York markets. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

New York Salary Range:

NY Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 121,400

NY Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 202,400

City: Charlotte

State: North Carolina

Community / Marketing Title: Accounts Payable Manager

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With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, Forvis Mazars is committed to providing a different perspective and an unmatched client experience that feels right, personal and natural. We respect and reflect the range of perspectives, knowledge and local understanding of our people and clients. We take the time to listen to deliver consistent audit and assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services worldwide.

We nurture a deep understanding of our clients’ industries, delivering greater insight, deeper specialization and tailored solutions through people who listen to understand, are responsive and consult with purpose to deliver value.

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, the firm’s 7,000 dedicated team members provide an Unmatched Client Experience® through the delivery of assurance, tax, and consulting services for clients in all 50 states and internationally through the global network. Visit forvismazars.us to learn more.

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.
It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP.Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Forvis Mazars, LLP without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.