Accounts Payable Manager

Who We Are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who We Are Looking For:

Atkore's Shared Services team is looking for an Accounts Payable Manager. Reporting to the Sr. AP Manager, this individual is responsible for leading and managing day-to-day activities for the central US division of Atkore's Accounts Payable department.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and manage day-to-day activities of the Accounts Payable department
• Oversee compliance in making payments to vendors per payment terms
• Perform monthly closing activities
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and audit requests
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Embrace culture of continuous process improvement by driving process improvements and developing KPI's for the department

What You Bring:

• Bachelor Degree in finance or accounting required
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in management demonstrating the ability to drive a team for results
• Minimum of 2 years of procurement/accounting experience in a multi-facility environment preferred; Basware, JDE or another ERP experience a plus
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; good organizational skills , ability to meet deadlines and effectively prioritize.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook strongly preferred

Within 3 months, you'll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore's strategy
• Review and meet with key department personnel and supervisors on functional status
• Complete month-end reports
• Begin learning process of applicable JDE ERP system modules and Basware software

Within 6 months, you'll:

• Understand key vendors and any uniqueness of applicable invoice processing
• Hold monthly performance meetings with department
• Understand banking files and transactions, as well as vendor banking payment setup
• Continue learning process of applicable JDE ERP system modules and Basware software

Within 12 months, you'll:

• Be proficient in applicable JDE ERP system modules and Basware software
• Participate and assist with special projects and JDE assimilation's with new company adds
• Develop goals and KPI metrics for the department

Atkore is a four-time Great Place to Work certified company and a two-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

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