• Manager, Accounts Payable

    Lawson Products (Chicago, IL)


    Manager, Accounts Payable

    **City:** Chicago

    **State/Province:** IL

    **Country:** United States

    **Division:** Corporate

    **Job ID:** 13748

     

    Since 1952, Lawson Products has worked hard to make our customers' jobs easier by im-proving their operational efficiency, productivity and overall performance. As a leader in the MRO industry, we partner with customers to make sure they have the right maintenance and repair parts on hand when needed.

     

    We’re looking for a Manager of Accounts Payable responsible for managing all aspects of the Accounts Payable activities of the company, including developing and recommending policies, programs, plans and procedures; managing vendor and customer relations; and remaining current with Accounts Payable techniques to help the department function in a cost-effective and productive manner.

     

    Our corporate headquarters is located in Chicago, IL. This role operates on a hybrid work model; employees spend three days working in the office and two days working remotely. We offer 401k plus vision, dental and medical benefits, as well as a paid holiday and PTO package.

    Responsibilities:

    + Develops and maintains the Accounts Payable department structure and processes to serve vendors and internal customers.

    + Manages Accounts Payable staff, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; performance reviews.

    + Maintains the integrity of the Accounts Payable sub-ledger by ensuring that staff complies with policies and procedures, working with Product Information Management to ensure master data is complete and accurate.

    + Determines, implements and maintains procedures and policies relating to all aspects of Accounts Payable.

    + Ensures compliance with and makes recommendations for Sarbanes-Oxley controls for the Accounts Payable area, reviewing and preparing schedules for financial statement and bank audits and Sarbanes Oxley controls.

    + Leads in selection and implementation of programs and software used in the Accounts Pay-able area, recommending and leading SAP testing for changes / upgrades affecting Ac-counts Payable.

    + Manages the Concur T&E system and the JP Morgan T&E and P Card programs.

    + Manages the Accounts Payable month-end close process.

    + Supports the year-end 1099 reporting process.

    + Determines and reports on departmental metrics.

    + Performs ad hoc analyses as requested.

    + May be required to undertake additional responsibilities not listed above, to support the efficient operation of the department and organization.

    Qualifications & Requirements:

    + Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university with at least 7 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

    + Prior supervisory experience required.

    + Strong Microsoft Office skills - Excel and Word required

    + Familiarity with large ERP accounting systems required – SAP preferred

    + Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills

    + Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

    + Ability to solve complex problems

    + Dependable attendance and committed work ethic

    + Motivated, self-starter, team player

     

    Our salary range for this role is $83,000 - $99,640 including a full benefits package.

     

    Lawson Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.