Accounts Payable Manager / AP Manager

Accounts Payable Manager / AP Manager Costa Mesa, CA – Store Support Center (Corporate Offices)  ATTENTION  AP  PROFESSIONALSAnna’s Linens is looking for the best and brightest!  Â· Are you an Accounts Payable GURU looking for a change? Â· Can you handle multiple AP challenges with precision and success? Â· Do you value business ethics and integrity? Â· Are you ready to partner with a stable, growing company?   Here’s your opportunity to do what you love…and to love where you do it!  ANNA’S LINENS (www.annaslinens.com), headquartered in Orange County and founded in 1988, is the fastest growing retail chain of Home Fashion and Textile Goods stores in the country! Our goal is to offer a great selection of high quality linens and textiles at an affordable price.  Ã˜  Anna’s fosters a stable, growing, professional work environment!Ø  Anna’s appreciates and respects employee initiative!Ø  Anna’s is committed to investing in their staff!  We are currently considering candidates for the following opportunity:ACCOUNTS  PAYABLE  MANAGER Position Summary: Responsible for the leadership of a team of exempt and non-exempt employees in the completion of Accounts Payable functions and processes.  Position requires daily contact with stores, vendors, and senior management to bring timely resolution to issues. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Hire, train, and lead a team of exempt and non-exempt employees in the completion of the Accounts Payable function which includes planning and executing the following processes: Complete matching process of invoices to purchase/receiving documents – automated as well as manual matching Proper accounting for payment of invoices that are matched manually Balancing Accounts Payable sub-ledger to general ledger Payments to vendors in accordance with payment terms Communicate, educate, train and follow-up on the implementation of any system-wide Company initiative that relates to Accounts Payable Ensure systems and processes are in place in order to effectively train and develop new and existing team members On a daily basis, respond to questions and interact with vendors and various levels of management from Store Support Center and Store Operations; provide response/resolution in a timely and thorough manner to all internal and external customers Document all internal procedures to meet with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance standards Participate and represent Finance in meetings which involve Accounts Payable processing procedures Ensure that Accounts Payable team meets productivity standards by reviewing productivity reporting, training team members, developing, and implementing initiatives to improve overall team productivity.  Publish dashboard reporting of team productivity Maintain all files in a neat, organized manner following Company file retention guidelines Maintain departmental-level compliance with Company standards of safety, security and other administrative duties Perform other office duties as needed to ensure smooth financial processes and to meet vendor needs Identify and develop process improvements that will increase accuracy and speed with which the invoices are processed and paid Train, coach and hold staff accountable for achieving established and new performance standards.  Complete performance reviews for all staff in Accounts Payable QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Position requires occasional weekend availability.  Additional job qualifications include: Ability to make sound decisions within defined parameters to resolve vendor and store inquiries Strong verbal communication skills, including telephone etiquette Strong written communication skills Strong organizational skills Ability to multi-task Prior Accounts Payable supervisory experience in a high-volume, multi-unit environment Knowledge of accounting principles related to Accounts Payable Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form  APPLY NOW! – Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their resume to marc.shay@annaslinens.com as an MS Word attachment. – APPLY NOW!    KEY INTERNET SEARCH WORDS:Accounts Payable, AP, Accounts Payable Manager, Accounts Payable Assistant Manager, AP Manager, AP Assistant Manager, Accountant, Accounting, Finance, Finance Department, Accounts Payable, AP, Accounts Payable Manager, Accounts Payable Assistant Manager, AP Manager, AP Assistant Manager, Accountant, Accounting, Finance, Finance Department, Accounts Receivable, AR, Accounts Payable, AP, Accounts Payable Manager, Accounts Payable Assistant Manager, AP Manager, AP Assistant Manager, Accountant, Accounting, Finance, Finance Department, Accounts Payable, AP, Accounts Payable Manager, Accounts Payable Assistant Manager, AP Manager, AP Assistant Manager, Accountant, Accounting, Finance, Finance Department, Accounts Receivable, AR Job Title: Accounts Payable Manager / AP Manager Company: Annas Linen Company Location: Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Relevant Work Experience: 5+ to 7 Years Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Contact: Marc Shay Email: Apply by Email