Logo
Shinola

Accounts Payable Manager

Shinola, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228

Save Job

Overview

At Shinola, we make beautiful, enduring, handcrafted goods that are built to be lived in, worn out, and well-loved. Our thoughtful craftsmanship, timeless design, and spirited stories inspire our customers to live well, with confidence & joy—in a style that is uniquely their own! Because we are a growing and evolving company, each employee is a key stakeholder, making decisions every day that directly impact our overall vision and direction. At Shinola, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant contribution at the start of what we believe will become an iconic American brand. About the Role

The AP Manager position reports directly to the Controller for Bedrock Manufacturing Company, LLC ("BMC") and will oversee the Accounts Payable team. This position currently supervises between 3 - 4 staff members with expertise in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and collections. A successful candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills geared toward finding efficiencies in day-to-day Accounts Payables processes. A desirable candidate should also have proven experience developing teams of individuals with diverse skill sets. Shinola and Filson are fast paced, growing companies so a candidate who can challenge current practices and make process improvements is essential. Strong communication skills are a must, as is the ability to work well as part of a growing team. Responsibilities

Manage a team of three or four individuals responsible for AP and Disbursement Planning for Shinola, Filson, and the parent company: BMC Manage the accounts payable function, including routing, coding, and entering vendor invoices into the ERP system (NetSuite) When strategically feasible, grow the team in anticipation of larger transactional volumes and increased project loads Where possible, implement third party solutions to automate the bill processing and bill-pay process, particularly as it relates to utilities and other recurring, or predictable billings Find efficiencies and maximize best practices by leveraging expertise across brands Generate weekly vendor payment proposals using check, ACH and wire transfers; balancing the due date of invoices, cash flow restrictions and input from the business operation teams Work closely with Operations, ex Procurement, Supply Chain, and Product Development, to ensure vendor relationships are maintained Participate and Assist in the monthly close process and annual audits, including reconciling assigned balance sheet accounts and recording journal entries related to the receivables and payables function Continuously improving accounting systems, controls, and procedures Qualifications

8+ years of experience in a related field Experience with invoice processing systems (ex: Bill.com, Concur, NetSuite Bill Capture) Preference given to individuals with AX and/or NetSuite AP management experience Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel Integrity, honesty, and high ethical standards Excellent written and verbal skills A quick learner and a problem solver Degree in accounting or finance is a plus Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

Filson and Shinola are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under applicable law, and decisions regarding employment are made free from discrimination or harassment. We offer reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants or employees with disabilities as required by law.

#J-18808-Ljbffr