Accounts Payable Manager

Job Details

Job Location
ATS CORPORATE OFFICE - MARIETTA, GA

Position Type
Full Time Indirect

Education Level
4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage
None

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Finance & Accounting

Description

Applied Technical Services, LLC ("ATS" or the "Company") is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.

Location: Marietta, GA

The Role

The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager will play a critical role in developing and managing our growing accounts payable operations, ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of all AP processes while contributing to our financial performance and operational excellence. With ambitious plans for 2025, you'll have the chance to support rapid M&A initiatives.

The Accounts Payable Manager role will be based in Marietta, GA with the ability to work a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end AP process, including invoice processing, payment approvals, and vendor communications.
• Oversee timely and accurate payment of invoices, ensuring proper coding and compliance with company policies.
• Hire, manage and develop the AP team and subsidiary staff on AP systems and procedures to support and serve the growing business operations.
• Develop and implement AP workflow processes and policies to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Communicate such processes and policies across the organization and to subsidiary locations to ensure compliance.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including sales tax and 1099 reporting requirements.
• Conduct regular audits of AP records to maintain accuracy and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, addressing inquiries and resolving payment issues promptly.
• Monitor vendor performance and maintain accurate vendor records in the accounting system.
• Lead the integration of AP processes for acquired businesses, standardizing workflows and systems.
• Partner and collaborate with the treasury, finance and operations teams to align AP processes with company objectives, as well as cross-functional teams to facilitate financial system and reporting integrations.
• Reconcile accounts payable sub-ledger to the general ledger monthly, resolving discrepancies as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field preferred or a combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable or related finance roles, including management experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., ERP systems) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of AP workflows, financial controls, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with AP automation technology.
• Familiarity with multi-entity or multi-location operations.
• Understanding of employee expense reimbursement processes and technologies.
• Experience in high-growth or private equity-backed environments is a strong plus.

U.S. Persons Only

A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). Accordingly, the company will consider only "U.S. Persons" for this position. A "U.S. Person" includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., "green card" holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

Applied Technical Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable or related finance roles, including management experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., ERP systems) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of AP workflows, financial controls, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with AP automation technology.
• Familiarity with multi-entity or multi-location operations.
• Understanding of employee expense reimbursement processes and technologies.
• Experience in high-growth or private equity-backed environments is a strong plus.