AMETEK Programmable Power designs, manufactures and markets precision, AC and DC programmable power supplies, electronic loads, application specific power subsystems, and compliance test solutions for customers requiring & valuing differentiated power products and services.

Job Overview

AMETEK Programmable Power is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to join our growing team. The Accounts Payable Supervisor will provide expertise and supervision to staff in Accounts Payable ensuring accurate and timely reporting and payment of vendor invoices while optimizing accounting operations.

Roles & Responsibilities

This position has responsibility for:

• Supervise team of 2-3 employees, hire, and manage performance of team.
• Provide guidance and assistance to the AP team on complex invoice issues and escalating items.
• Primary contact for vendors on all AP matters.
• Prepare weekly check runs and reconciles monthly activity with corporate records.
• Resolve vendor discrepancies, including lost checks, misapplied payments, etc.
• Manage un-invoiced receipts by:
  • Lead bi-weekly AP/Purchasing team call to identify pervasive issues.
  • Obtain vendor statements and reconcile to vouched/unvouchered balances.
  • Identify process issues that results in invalid payables.
  • Action invalid payables.
• Investigate and resolve outstanding debit memos and credit memos.
• Perform new vendor set-up including bank call back verifications.
• Record month-end accrual journal entries.
• Maintain both physical and electronics file for AP department.
• Assign and oversee posting/vouching invoices with India AP team including weekly touch base call.
• Prepare annual 1099 filings.
• Assist Accounting Manager with streamlining processes and documentation of policies and procedures.
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis.

Competency Requirements

In order to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Working with ambiguity - Achieves forward progress in the face of poorly defined situations and/or unclear goals; able to work effectively with limited or partial information.
• Critical thinking - Skilled at finding logical flaws in arguments and plans; identifies problems and solutions that others might miss; provides detailed insight and constructive criticism into problems and complex situations.
• Drive for results - Aggressively pursues challenging goals and objectives; will put in considerable time and effort to accomplish objectives; takes a highly focused, goal driven approach toward work.
• Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions - Bases decisions on a systematic review of relevant facts and information; avoids making assumptions or rushing to judgment; provides clear rationale for decisions.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience and Skills)

• 3+ years of experience in related field.
• Experience in Accounts Payable function in manufacturing environment highly preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Experience with large ERP systems, Oracle preferred.
• Highly motivated with the ability to multitask, work independently, and meet deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
• Ability to work well in fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, proficiency in Excel required.

Education Requirements

• Associates degree
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Accounting or Finance

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing industry

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
• Ocassional calls will occur with other offices in different time zones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to lift 25 pounds.

Minimum Salary: $70,000

Maximum Salary: $90,000

What’s in It for You

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off
• Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k), plus matching
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program
• Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities.

This position is located in beautiful San Diego, California. Many consider San Diego to possess the best climate in the country. Daytime temperatures average 70 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. Besides its amazing weather, San Diego is known for its miles of white-sand beaches, nightlife, outdoor culture, and ethnic diversity. It is also known for being a great place to raise a family due to having some of the best public schools in the country. The city offers plenty of family fun attractions, which include the world-famous San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, and LEGOLAND. San Diego County comprises of 18 incorporated cities and numerous other charming neighborhoods, including downtown's historic Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, Coronado, La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Escondido, La Mesa, Hillcrest, Barrio Logan and Chula Vista to name a few.