Accounts Payable Supervisor (CRL) - HYBRID

C.R. Laurence Co., Inc. (CRL) is the leading supplier to the glazing, architectural, railing, construction, industrial, and automotive industries. Offering more than 60,000 products, we serve the industry from locations throughout North America, Europe, and Australia.

We are part of the Oldcastle Building Envelope and operate our business to the highest standards of quality and customer service. The companies and institutions that depend on us impact the growing fields of glass fabrication, construction, architecture, and automotive restyling. Their positions as leaders in their own industries mean they demand the highest standards from their suppliers.

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Supervisor will oversee an accounts payable team, direct the processing of invoices and payments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Interviews prospective employees and chooses the best applicant based on skills, knowledge, and abilities required for the job.

Trains and oversees employees involved in payment functions.

Directs assigned tasks and provides assistance as needed.

Assists with performance evaluations.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

Oversees reports regarding cash flow; ensures correct payments are made in a timely manner.

Develops guidelines for proper handling and coding of invoices to maintain general ledger expense account and inventory records.

Analyzes expense reports and other invoices for accuracy and eligibility for payment.

Verifies payment runs before processing by reviewing checks and vouchers.

Reconciles accounts payable total and general ledger with other applicable records (e.g., subsidiary vendors' ledger).

Ensures proper recordkeeping of purchases for use in tax preparation and periodic audits.

Ensures employer identification numbers or social security numbers have been collected from all vendors to prepare and submit 1099s.

Ensures proper maintenance, filing, and storage of records in case of audits.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Intermediate or above skill level in Excel

Thorough understanding of accounts payable functions.

Excellent supervisory and analytical skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to motivate staff.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred.

Three or four years of accounts payable experience with at least two years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.

Safety

This position is a largely sedentary; however, caution needs to be taken when lifting files, boxes, opening file cabinet drawers.

To avoid injuries to hands, back and neck, proper ergonomics should be maintained while working at desk/workstation.

Work Environment

Primarily works in an office environment with controlled climate.

Ability to perform light hand activity work at a computer/telephone station in an office environment.

Position is primarily sedentary.

Physical Activities/Demands

Activity Occasional (0-32x/shift) Frequent (33-200x/shift) Constant (201+x/shift)

Bend/Twist X

Carrying X

Kneel/Crawl/Bend X

Ladder/Scaffold Climbing X

Reaching X

Repetitive Use

Wrist/Hand/Fingers X

Shoulder/Elbow X

Hip/Knee/Ankles X

Standing X

Sitting X

Stoop/Squat X

Stair Climbing X

Typing/Keyboarding X

Walking X

Other (Explain)

For the following physical activities, list amount of both measurements (how often and how much).

Lifting Occasional Occasional Occasional Occasional

Lbs. of force measured (0-15) (15-30) (30-50) (50-75)

Pushing/Pulling Occasional Occasional Occasional Occasional

Lbs. of force measured (0-15) (15-30) (30-50) (50-75)

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types or work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment contract between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.