ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER
JOB DESCRIPTION
LOCATED in FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Team Leadership: Train, mentor, and oversee daily workflows for a team of AP specialists, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
Invoice & Payment Processing: Review, code, and approve high-volume invoices, and execute payment runs (check, ACH, wire) while meeting deadlines
Vendor Management: Serve as the primary escalation point for complex vendor inquiries, negotiate terms, and reconcile statements
Process Improvement: Recommend and implement initiatives related to documenting processes, internal controls, supporting ERP enhancements and changing business needs.
Financial Reporting: Prepare accounts payable aging reports, maintain cash flow visibility, and assist with month-end or year-end closes
Treasury & Cash Management: Oversee all banking activities, including online banking platforms, wire transfers, ACH payments, and positive pay management
Knowledge:
- High School diploma or GED required
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree a plus
Work Experience:
- 8-10 years of Accounting or Accounts Payable experience required
- 3 years of Supervisory or Manager experience required
- Construction and job costing experience a plus
- Strong customer service experience, a plus
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Meticulous attention to detail with excellent organization skills
- Proficient in working with Microsoft Office Products with an emphasis on Excel
- Understanding of accounting practices
- Team-oriented with a willingness to learn and assist other departments as needed
Physical Requirements
- 100% Office Setting
Skills Required
- High School diploma or GED
- 8-10 years Accounting or Accounts Payable experience
- 3 years Supervisory or Manager experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, strong Excel skills
- Understanding of accounting practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and strong organization
- Ability to work 100% in an office setting (Friendswood, TX)
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree
- Construction and job costing experience
- Strong customer service experience
What We Do
Allied Fire Protection is dedicated to protecting lives and property through expert fire protection solutions. From our corporate headquarters in Houston, we proudly serve communities across Austin, San Antonio, Laredo, the Rio Grande Valley, Dallas/Fort Worth, Tampa, and Nashville — delivering safety, reliability, and peace of mind wherever we go.
