Accounts Payable Manager

Thinking about improving your career development and your professional growth? We invite you to join one of the most successful international logistics organizations here at Kuehne+Nagel. Our Jersey City branch is looking for a new Accounts Payable Trade Manager to join their Finance team.Your RoleResponsible for overall management of Trade payables for our Accounts Payable Department across multiple companies, our Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for managing approximately 5-7 local direct reports and our remote work handled by the Shared Service Center in Central America. You will be in a collaborative environment of 3 Managers within the Accounts Payable group and 1 Director, working alongside 2 other Managers who are directly responsible for: All strategic initiatives such as Supply Chain Finance, Extended Supplier Terms, onboarding of electric invoices via Tradeshift, and Specialized Payment processes.Your Responsibilities

You will be responsible for managing the accounting and book-keeping processes related to a full cycle Accounts Payable

Department for Trade Expenses such as: registration, approval process, payment runs and execution execution , maintaining an accurate subledger, Ticketing Queues, and Reporting

Liase with our main suppliers for your assigned area, including Airlines, Carriers, Rail, and Truckers

Assist in the development and implementation of Policies and Procedures/ Operating Standards, setting priorities, and developing department goals and objectives

Manage the day-to-day tasks of the department and staff, providing technical guidance and expertise to subordinates in day-to-day management of accounting activities within their area of specialty

Direct, coordinate, assign, and audit the quality of work performed by your staff and Service Center.

Responsible for month end reporting, supporting the business with ad hoc reports and analysis, the month end close process, and requests from internal + external auditors.

Your Skills and Experiences

Bachelors Degree in Finance or a related field

7+ years experience in Accounting

5+ years experience directly managing 3+ individuals

Experience managing multiple supplier relationships

Strong with cross functional collaboration, with experience managing internal customer relations with other branches, management, and affiliated companies

Strong technical skills in Accounting Software applications, MS Office, and Excel (for example Pivot Tables, VLookups, and Formulas)

Open to International Relocation for Internal Candidates

This role is 4 days in office in Jersey City, NJ and one day work from home

Good Reasons to JoinAt Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. Total target compensation range is $95,000 to $150,000 which is inclusive of a competitive bonus opportunity. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data.Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: [email protected] with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.