Now Hiring - Lifeworks Services Inc. - Accounts Payable Manager in Richfield, MN

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Description: The Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for overseeing all processing of day-to-day accounts payable, customer reimbursements, and related preparation and review of all standard accounting/department records and reports. This position requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage workflow for high- volume activity in a fast-paced, growing nonprofit. Position Title: Accounts Payable Manager Department: Accounting Hours: Full-time 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday (Exempt) Location: Lifeworks Services - Richfield / 20% in-person Compensation: $80k - $90k yearly Bonus Eligible: Yes What we offer employees Lifeworks offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: * 18 days of PTO accrued in the first year of employment * 11 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and a Personal Holiday) * Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short & long-term disability coverage * Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), and prescription drug coverage * Up to $3,000 annually in tuition reimbursement * 403(b) retirement plan - Lifeworks contributes 3% of your salary and matches up to 4% of employee contributions * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Why Work at Lifeworks Lifeworks is an industry leader on the forward edge of partnering with people with disabilities in innovative, person-centered ways. Disability inclusion is our true north, guiding every service we provide and ensuring that people with disabilities have opportunities, can thrive, and defy expectations. The Lifeworks Team is collaborative, passionate, and strategic, using a person- centered approach to increase access in our communities. You 'll succeed in this role if you: * Demonstrate leadership and staff development skills with the ability to establish and cultivate strong relationships in a hybrid work environment. * Can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. * Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to navigate and provide exceptional customer service. * Have excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills including project management skills * Possess sound decision-making skills and exercise independent judgment * Think critically, recognize connections, and translates goals into action * Have excellent attention to detail and accuracy. * Work collaboratively with various departments. * Work independently with excellent time management skills. * Must pass a background study with the Department of Human Services, a drug test, and have reliable transportation to use for work driving purposes (e.g., in-office, on-site training locations, etc.). How you 'll be spending your time: * Managing accounts payable daily activities, including invoice entry, general ledger coding, payment processing, filing and data storage, and new vendor setups creating process efficiencies as needed. * Auditing, researching and resolving invoice discrepancies/issues and reconcile vendor payments on a weekly basis. * Assisting in the preparation of month-end closing activities related to accounts payable, ensuring all accounts payable related accounts are reconciled monthly. * Preparing and submit reports related to accounts payable activities, including aged payables, payment forecasts, and vendor payment histories. * Assisting with annual and periodic financial audits as needed. * Developing and maintaining new vendor records to comply with organizational and program requirements including Tax Identification Number (TIN) matching, From W-9, OIG Exclusion clearance, etc. * Leading year-end 1099 preparation and maintaining W-9 records. Managing the preparation of required tax statements and reporting and ensure they are distributed accurately and in a timely fashion. * Monitoring developments of key tax compliance related to the accounts payable function and maintain sufficient knowledge to identify potential tax issues to discuss with management proactively. * Supervising, building and maintaining a high-performance team through understanding team competencies, effective recruitment, performance management, employee development, and efficient communication that drives positive employee engagement. * Supervising all aspects of accounting records preparation for accounts payable, including general ledger. * Managing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external business partners and respond to requests/inquiries. * Developing, reports and evaluating KPI's for the Accounts Payable processes to management on a regular basis. * Facilitating and promoting activities and communications, which consistently emphasize customer satisfaction. * Developing and recommending systems and procedures to improve the operations of the accounts payable department * Driving standardization by continuous reviewing of all accounts payable processes to streamline operations, improve customer service, reduce errors, and enhance efficiency in processing high volumes of weekly transactions. * All other duties as assigned. Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. * 5+ years of experience in accounts payable or related field. Strong knowledge of general accounting principles is preferred. * 2+ years of experience in managing a team. * Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel and financial software experience. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Equity Statement: Lifeworks strives to be radically accessible, diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We appreciate the vibrancy of differences, center the voices of silenced and marginalized people, and champion universal rights. Lifeworks Services is committed to hiring people from a variety of diverse cultures with diverse life experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status; genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Lifeworks Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage members of diverse groups to apply.