Accounts Payable Manager jobs in Rochester, MN

We are looking for an organized, improvement oriented Accounts Payable Manager to provide strong leadership to our accounts payable department. The accounts payable manager's responsibilities include maintaining accurate records regarding payments to suppliers, processing payments from clients, ensuring the department runs smoothly and training staff members, among others.

To succeed as an accounts payable manager, you should be focused on optimizing department processes within our transformational finance landscape and building lasting relationships with others within and outside of the business. You should be knowledgeable, analytical, and decisive with excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing routine department activities to ensure that they are completed accurately and on time.
  
• Investigating accounts payable issues as needed as well as identifying and implementing process changes or improvements as necessary to ensure continual improvement.
  
• Maintaining accurate and complete financial, employee, and client records. This includes overseeing reports related to cash flow, payments, approvals and credits.
  
• Ensures payments are accurate and on time, following all accounting and tax laws and standards
  
• Ensures proper recordkeeping of purchases for use in tax preparation and periodic audits.
  
• Compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial information to management and government agencies, including month, quarter and year-end activities.
  
• Hiring, training, motivating, and regularly evaluating accounts payable staff members to ensure fit and performance expectations are met.
  
• Setting and facilitating the achievement of department objectives.
  
• Developing, implementing, improving, and enforcing budgets, policies, and department controls to increase accuracy and efficiency.
  
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with employees, clients, vendors, and lenders.
  
• Effectively uses company accounts payable software, SAP and Ariba, among others, and stays up to date on enhancements and updates.
  
• Analyzes enterprise expense reports and other invoices for accuracy and eligibility for payment
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business Administration, with one year of experience in an accounting office; OR three or four years of accounting experience with at least two years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
  
• Extensive knowledge of accounting and management principles and accounts payable procedures.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Proficient in accounting software (SAP, Ariba) and Microsoft Office Suite or related software
  
• Strong planning, project management and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to analyze complex information and processes and make solid business decisions.
  
• Motivation to develop and maintain collaborative internal and external relationships, including strong managerial oversight of AP team.
  
• Commitment to ethical behavior with a willingness to adhere to all company policies and current financial legislation.

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you'll join us 2-3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules. When working in our offices at least two days per week isn't feasible (vacations, illness, travel, etc.), an eight day per month standard is an option. #LI-Hyrbid

*Internal Securian Financial job title for this position is Treasury Supervisor*

Physical Job Requirements:

• Ability to utilize the keyboard, computer and/or mouse for up to 8 hours per day
  
• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week
  
• Ability to utilize the phone and/or virtual meeting platform for 1-4 hours per day
  
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

The physical job requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of jobs.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. During your first year of hire, you receive a prorated bank of personal days and vacation time depending on your month of hire.
  
• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability
  
• Pride at Securian Financial
  
• Securian Young Professionals Network
  
• Securian Multicultural Network
  
• Securian Women and Allies Network
  
• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at Employment@Securian.com, by telephone 651-655-5522 (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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