AP MANAGER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Updated: July 29, 2024 - The AP Manager with extensive full-cycle Accounts Payable experience, a proven track record of supervisory roles, and leadership in managing larger teams, offers a mature and proactive approach to challenges in AP operations. Proficient in ERP systems like SAP, MS Excel, and PowerPoint, with a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, this candidate brings a wealth of technical expertise. Strong problem-solving skills and a self-sufficient attitude make them an ideal fit for the Accounts Payable Manager role.

Summary of AP Manager Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BA in Accounting with 5 years of Experience

  • Must be skilled in AP (3-way matching) with an understanding of GAAP Accounting and the Month-End process.
  • Must have experience overseeing AP staff
  • The manufacturing industry or related field.
  • Must have AP reconciliation experience
  • 3-way matching: processing 50+ invoices per day
  • Must have experience with accounting ERP software (such as Accountmate, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
  • Must be comfortable in a fast pace environment
  • Supervisory/management experience.
  • Hands-on, Full-Cycle, high-volume AP mandatory
  • Excellent communication skills, the construction industry highly desired
  • Strong Intermediate Excel, systems, 10 key, data-entry

2. BS in Finance with 4 years of Experience

  • Full-cycle AP experience, supervisory experience
  • High-level understanding of Accounts Payable operations
  • Leadership experience, including managing bigger teams.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • ERP system (e.g. SAP), MS Excel and PowerPoint, great Plain
  • Mature attitude towards challenges and problem solving
  • Good time management and prioritization skills.
  • Accounts payable experience, strong leadership skills
  • Management experience in an Accounts Payable environment
  • Self-starter, positive attitude, and ability to problem-solve with minimal supervision 
  • Ability to self-serve and proactively investigate data required.
  • Ability to work in a timely and accurate manner in a fast-paced environment

3. BS in Economics with 2 years of Experience

  • A strong PTP/AP background within a shared services environment
  • Experience in managing large teams, process-driven and solution-orientated
  • Strong stakeholder management experience, liaising interdepartmentally
  • Experience in a similar role within a multi-site business
  • Experience/knowledge of Navision or another ERP system
  • Experience leading and motivating a team of finance professionals
  • Sound knowledge of the AP function, overseeing all invoice processing
  • Great opportunity with well-established company for a role as an AP Manager.
  • AP aging and month end review, weekly forecast preparation, system upgrade testing
  • Resolving operational issues and identify business process opportunities
  • Communication and problem resolution with 3rd party service providers