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Manager, Accounts Payable

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 May 2025

💰 $136,000/yr($126,000/yr – $136,000/yr)

About the role

Company Overview: When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there’s really only one: Zones – First Choice for IT.TM Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on X @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook. Position Overview: We are seeking a full-time Accounts Payable Manager to join our dynamic and rapidly growing global accounting team. This is an exciting opportunity within a high-growth, fast-paced company based in South King County. In this pivotal role, you’ll be a key contributor to the Zones Accounting team and a valued partner to our purchasing, sales, and marketing departments. You’ll lead a high-performing team responsible for managing accounts payable operations across multiple legal entities and currencies—bringing new and complex challenges daily. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving, ever-evolving environment and brings a strong operational background, leadership capabilities, and a passion for continuous process improvement. If you’re someone with a “can-do, get-it-done” mindset who excels in a collaborative, team-oriented setting, this is a standout opportunity to take your career to the next level. What you’ll do as the AP Manager: The requirements above below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

Team Leadership: Manage and support the AP team, including training, performance evaluations, and workflow management.
Invoice Processing Oversight: Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, purchase orders, and payments. Oversee accounts payable specialists responsible for the 3-way match process for US and Canada entities. Ensure accounts payable processing is in conformity with current accounting standards and tax compliance.
Vendor Management: Maintain positive relationships with vendors; resolve payment issues and discrepancies professionally and promptly.
Compliance & Controls: Enforce internal controls, ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., IRS 1099 reporting in the U.S.).
Reporting & Analysis: Oversee month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable. Prepare AP aging reports, cash flow projections, and other financial reports for management.
Process Improvement: Monitor KPIs and identify and implement improvements in AP processes, automation, and system efficiencies (e.g., ERP or AP automation tools). Own the accounts payable Standard Operating Procedures and internal control structure.
Audits: Support internal and external audit processes related to accounts payable.
Key partner: Collaborate with accounting operations/purchasing to ensure seamless workflows, issue resolution and operational excellence.

What you will bring to the team:

7+ years supervising a high -volume shared services procure to pay/payables environment ideally processing multiple entities and/or currencies. Proven track record of success in this type of fast paced environment.
Proactive supervision – coaches in the moment. Supervises as a mentor/coach - holds the team accountable for outcomes
Experience working within a large ERP system. MSFT D365 Experience would be an asset. Intermediate to adv