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Generac

Supervisor Accounts Payable

Generac, Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States, 53188

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Supervisor Accounts Payable at Generac

We are looking for a supervisor to partner with the Senior Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day Accounts Payable tasks, manage workflow, and drive continuous improvement.

Major Responsibilities

Supervision and Leadership of the team – select, coach, and develop staff by setting clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manage performance by recognizing achievement, providing feedback, and administering corrective action when necessary.

Provide day-to-day support to the AP Specialists by resolving complex questions, escalated situations, and identifying areas for process improvements. Ensure the workload of the team is managed, interview and hire, monitor and evaluate team goals to ensure achievement.

Serve as AP Automation expert by monitoring manual queues, cleaning up transactions and directing the team where to focus. Assist the Accounting Analyst with AP automation improvements by analyzing inefficiencies and proposing improvements.

Responsible for voids & resets, manual payments, and other bank/payment related transactions.

Facilitate relationships with internal departments to collaborate on new solutions. Develop strong working relationships across the company to better understand business needs and to provide superior shared services support. May participate and, at times, lead cross-functional teams.

Acts as backup for duties within Shared Services.

Work with the Accounting Manager to create/maintain Shared Services policies and procedures.

Other Miscellaneous Duties

Aid the Manager with strategic planning for the team.

Become proficient with SAP to contribute to the success of the role.

Problem solve & execute resolution while maintaining a positive work environment.

Ensure SOX compliance related to accounting and shared services.

Minimum Job Requirements Education

Associate degree in accounting, finance, business administration or equivalent experience

Work Experience

Minimum 3 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable role.

Minimum of 2 years’ experience leading, mentoring, or supervising a team.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP.

Strong problem‑solving skills.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Project management and organizational skills.

Expertise in a variety of shared service concepts (AP/AR), practices, and procedures.

Proficient with MS Office, Excel specifically; and must have knowledge of basic Excel formatting and formulas.

Preferred Job Requirements

Experience in a global manufacturing environment.

Experience with system conversions.

Knowledge of and exposure to sales and use taxes and foreign currency transactions.

Experience with check run, wire and ACH payment processing.

Experience with Integrated computer systems.

Experienced in issue escalation related processes.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries Electric Power Generation

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