Assistant Accounts Payable Manager

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $4.1k - $6.8k / month

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

📝 Accounts Payable

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Ferguson

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10,000+ employees

🏗️ Construction

🏭 Manufacturing

📦 Logistics

Construction • Manufacturing • Logistics

Ferguson is a leading supplier of plumbing and HVAC products for residential and commercial markets. The company offers a wide range of products including water heaters, plumbing parts, and HVAC systems, as well as various tools and cleaning supplies. Ferguson provides solutions for professionals in the plumbing and HVAC industries, ensuring they have access to the resources and expertise they need for both new construction and remodeling projects.

📋 Description

• Report to the Accounts Payable Manager • Lead, coach, and develop approximately 15 to 20 associates in a high-volume Shared Services environment • Design and deliver onboarding, process training, and ongoing development programs • Monitor individual and team performance and provide feedback, recognition, and corrective action • Support workforce planning, staffing, scheduling, and workload balancing • Oversee daily Accounts Payable operations, invoice processing, and payment execution • Manage department workflow to meet SLAs and KPIs • Analyze processing volumes and performance trends to improve efficiency and productivity • Resolve escalated Accounts Payable issues affecting suppliers, operations, and internal partners • Provide hands-on invoice-processing support during peak or business-critical periods • Develop and maintain operational metrics, dashboards, and performance reporting • Analyze data to identify trends, risks, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities • Develop action plans and present performance updates to leadership and business partners • Liaise with suppliers, operations teams, finance personnel, and internal partners • Collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes and support organizational objectives • Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and company policies • Support internal and external audits • Identify control gaps and implement corrective actions • Provide Accounts Payable subject matter expertise • Manage complex three-way match discrepancies and related invoice, payment, procurement, and receiving issues • Prepare communications, training, operational updates, and presentations • Facilitate meetings with associates, leadership, suppliers, and cross-functional teams

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent minimum 4-6 years of progressive Accounts Payable experience • Minimum 2-3 years of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience in Accounts Payable • Experience in a high-volume Accounts Payable or Shared Services environment • Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes, controls, and best practices • Advanced knowledge of Accounts Payable operations, including three-way match discrepancy resolution • Strong understanding of SOX compliance and internal controls • Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop employees • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills • Ability to analyze operational metrics and implement performance improvement strategies • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills • Strong organizational and time management abilities • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint • Experience with ERP systems and Accounts Payable automation platforms preferred • Ability to work East Coast or Central hours, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Paid time off • Life insurance • 401(k) with company match • Mental health coverage • Gender affirming benefits • Family building benefits • Paid parental leave • Associate discounts • Community involvement opportunities • Bonus or Incentive Plan eligibility