We’re looking for a motivated and results-driven Accounts Payable leader to join our Finance team. In this role, you’ll partner closely with Finance stakeholders and Accounts Payable Specialists to ensure accurate transactions, strong financial controls, and timely reporting.
You’ll play a key role in maintaining and optimizing our expense reporting system while driving efficiency and consistency across Shared Services processes. This is a great opportunity to lead a high-performing team and influence continuous improvement within a dynamic environment.
What You’ll Bring (Minimum Qualifications)- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3+ years of accounting or general business experience
- 1+ year of leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong working knowledge of Accounts Payable systems and processes
- Analytical mindset with the ability to independently evaluate and resolve AP-related issues
- Experience in a Shared Services or high-volume transactional accounting environment
- Customer-first approach with strong collaboration skills
- Proven ability to lead and contribute in a team environment
- Experience with ERP systems and data analysis/reporting
- Ability to develop, interpret, and improve policies and procedures
- Strong initiative and ability to work independently
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated focus on continuous improvement and process optimization
- Excellent communication skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of related experience
- Knowledge of general accounting practices and financial controls
- Experience in business process improvement initiatives
- Familiarity with automated AP systems (e.g., Newgen, OnBase, or similar tools)
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-changing business environment
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Accounts Payable professionals to drive performance and engagement
- Provide direction and support on departmental strategic initiatives
- Oversee monthly general ledger reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial data
- Manage and maintain AP systems (including OnBase), providing training and support as needed
- Identify process improvement opportunities and lead implementation efforts
- Participate in or lead finance-related projects and cross-functional initiatives
- Ensure timely and accurate 1099 reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Review AP transactions, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues proactively
- Deliver daily and monthly reporting, insights, and performance metrics
- Monitor team performance and manage workload allocation effectively
- Support the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and documentation
- Assist with internal and external audits
- Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support to the AP team
- Support month-end close activities, including reconciliations and reporting
- Ensure adherence to Environmental, Quality, and Safety standards
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on finance operations and process improvement
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Leadership role with visibility across Finance and Shared Services
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3+ years of accounting or general business experience
- 1+ year of leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong working knowledge of Accounts Payable systems and processes
- Analytical mindset with ability to independently evaluate and resolve AP-related issues
- Experience in a Shared Services or high-volume transactional accounting environment
- Customer-first approach with strong collaboration skills
- Proven ability to lead and contribute in a team environment
- Experience with ERP systems and data analysis/reporting
- Ability to develop, interpret, and improve policies and procedures
- Strong initiative and ability to work independently
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated focus on continuous improvement and process optimization
- Excellent communication skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Experience managing and maintaining AP systems (including OnBase) and providing training/support
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred)
- 5+ years of related experience (preferred)
- Knowledge of general accounting practices and financial controls (preferred)
- Experience in business process improvement initiatives (preferred)
- Familiarity with automated AP systems (e.g., Newgen, OnBase) (preferred)
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-changing business environment (preferred)
Charter Manufacturing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Charter Manufacturing and has not been reviewed or approved by Charter Manufacturing.
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Affordable Benefits — Medical premiums are often described as affordable, with wellness incentives lowering costs and new voluntary options (critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident) expanding coverage. Dental and vision enhancements further support value without raising contributions.
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Retirement Support — A dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match, profit sharing, and an additional retirement contribution for most employees indicate strong long‑term savings support. These retirement elements are consistently positioned as core strengths of the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly gainsharing and bonuses regularly augment base pay. Profit sharing and shift premiums further boost total compensation.
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What We Do
Charter Manufacturing Company, Inc. is a family-owned group of differentiated metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936. Our will to grow is our success. It is the result of Charter’s respected team of employees, each person’s dedication to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family. Our businesses include Charter Steel, Charter Dura-Bar, Charter Wire and Charter Aarrowcast. Connect with us and learn about the stories and successes our family of employees share. Visit http://www.chartermfg.com/work/jobs/ to learn more about opportunities for employment and where you might fit in
