Accounts Payable Manager

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Position Overview:</strong></span></p> <p>Solid Power is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to join our talented team. Solid Power is a public company that is dynamic, fast‐paced, collaborative environment. This role will work closely with the Director and be a key resource on the team who will oversee accounts payable functions. The right candidate for this role has impeccable attention to detail, is a critical thinker, has a positive attitude, seeks constant improvement, thrives in a dynamic environment, and can work both collaboratively and independently.</p> <p>The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for leading the day‑to‑day operations of the Accounts Payable function. This role oversees high‑volume invoice processing through Esker and SAP, ensures timely and accurate vendor payments, manages vendor onboarding and maintenance, and partners closely with Procurement and business stakeholders. The AP Manager is also responsible for compliance, internal controls, and annual 1099 reporting. This position requires a strong process mindset, exceptional communication skills, and a deep understanding of AP best practices within a public-company environment.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Job Duties:</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Accounts Payable Operations</strong></p> <ul> <li>Perform end-to-end AP processes including vendor setup, invoice intake, workflow approvals, 3‑way match, exception handling, and downpayment processing.</li> <li>Oversee invoice processing through Esker (OCR/workflow automation) into the Company ERP, SAP (posting, coding, payment execution).</li> <li>Ensure timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices in accordance with company policy, contract terms, and SOX compliance requirements.</li> <li>Monitor AP aging, payment schedules, and working capital impacts (e.g., DPO targets).</li> <li>Maintain AP metrics, KPIs, and dashboard reporting.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Vendor Management &amp; Outreach</strong></p> <ul> <li>Oversee vendor onboarding, setup, and master data maintenance, ensuring accuracy and completeness.</li> <li>Manage vendor communications, issue resolution, payment inquiries, and relationship building.</li> <li>Ensure vendor documentation is collected and validated (W‑9, banking details, tax IDs, insurance, etc.).</li> <li>Establish strong controls around vendor master data to mitigate fraud risk.</li> </ul> <p><strong>1099 &amp; Regulatory ComplianceA</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage the annual 1099 preparatio