Job description

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Hudson Valley Lighting is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of lighting fixtures. We are in Wappingers Falls. Our commitment is to deliver the highest quality products and services. Our highly skilled employees take exceptional pride in producing superior quality products. We are offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to join our team.

The ideal candidate will need to have a dedicated work ethic, be able to “look at the bigger picture” work well under pressure, be highly organized, detail-oriented, and accurate. The ability to multi-task is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic industry leader!
Job Summary:
The Accounts Payable Supervisor will oversee an accounts payable team, direct the processing of invoices and payments, and manage expense accounts and budget reports.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Interviews prospective employees and chooses the best applicant based on skills, knowledge, and abilities required for the job.
• Trains and oversees employees involved in billing functions.
• Directs assigned tasks and provides assistance as needed.
• Assists with performance evaluations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees reports regarding cash flow; ensures correct payments are made in a timely manner.
• Develops guidelines for proper handling and coding of invoices to maintain general ledger expense account and inventory records.
• Analyzes expense reports and other invoices for accuracy and eligibility for payment.
• Verify payments before manager’s signature is added by reviewing checks and vouchers.
• Reconciles accounts payable total and general ledger with other applicable records (e.g., subsidiary vendors’ ledger).
• Ensures proper recordkeeping of purchases for use in tax preparation and periodic audits.
• Ensure employer identification numbers or social security numbers have been collected from all vendors for the payables clerk to prepare and submit 1099s.
• Ensures proper maintenance, filing, and storage of records in case of audits.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Thorough understanding of accounts payable functions.
• Excellent supervisory and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to motivate staff.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration, with one year of experience in an accounting office; OR three or four years of accounting experience with at least two years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wappingers Falls, NY 12590: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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