Accounts Payable Assocaite Manager

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Accounts Payable Associate Manager, you will manage the North America (NA) Accounts Payable (AP) Special Processing team and function. You are responsible for the overall day to day operations of the Concur Expense, Credit Card Management, Payments, and Vendor Master Data Administration to ensure compliance to local and/or global policies, procedures and internal controls. In this role you will work collaboratively with internal cross functional teams and/or external partners to troubleshoot and resolve issues. You will also drive operational improvement and increase efficiency and effectiveness

This is an onsite role in Racine, WI.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide overall direction and leadership to the NA AP Special Processing team and ensure specific and measurable goals are developed, monitored and achieved

• Supervise a team of 4-6 individuals, including both exempt and non-exempt levels, and oversee the PMP and career development process for the NA AP Special Processing team

• Manage the day-to-day operations and resources to ensure timely processing of Credit Card Help Desk Inquiries, Expense/Card Audits, Payments, and Vendor Master Data requests & inquiries

• Works collaboratively with internal cross functional teams and/or external suppliers to troubleshoot and resolve issues

• Ensure preparation of reconciliations and reports according to policies and controls

• Coordinate AP month end, calendar year end, and fiscal year end activities and communication

• Support testing and implementation of modifications to AP systems or integration of new activities

• Provide backup capabilities as needed to the Expense Global Process Owner (GPO)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in business related field

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in Accounts Payable/Finance

• 1+ year of team lead/people manager experience

• Must be legally authorized to work within the United States

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Strong analytical skills, keen attention to details, ability to manage multiple priorities, and work within deadlines

• Possess strong initiative and proactive in anticipating problems with solid customer service skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Flexible and can operate efficiently under continuous change and ambiguity

• Adaptive strategic thinking skills (high-level thinking when appropriate vs. detailed orientated)

• Intermediate Excel/Word/Outlook/PowerPoint skills

• Lean mindset and demonstrated experience of process improvements

• Bachelor’s degree in business related field (Accounting preferred)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full Time

• Remote work available once a week for eligible employees

• This role is not eligible for relocation

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a pos