ECHO Incorporated is an industry leader in developing and manufacturing high-performance, professional-grade, handheld outdoor power equipment. With distributors and thousands of dealers across North and South America, ECHO is constantly anticipating the future of the outdoor power equipment industry and the need for environmental sustainability. Working for ECHO means joining a team of people who are committed to collaboration, innovation, creativity, and high-quality products that make us a globally competitive brand.

ECHO is looking for an Accounts Payable Manager. The Accounts Payable manager is responsible for all AP processes and functions at Echo and subsidiaries. This role manages the Accounts Payable department, implements and manages policies and procedures to protect the company’s assets, and recommends systems improvements, and workload organization. Accountable for the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices including 3-way match, review and approvals, and payment runs.

This is a hybrid position that will offer the flexibility of working from home and on-site at our Lake Zurich facility.

Some of our benefits include:

• 11 paid holidays
• Extremely affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid PTO
• 5% 401K match
• Tuition Reimbursement

AP Manager Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manages the AP team and coordinates accounts payable processes (inventory, non-inventory, expense reports).
• Provide training, direction, guidance and feedback to help motivate staff and improve productivity.
• Coordinate maintaining vendor and payment records in compliance with policy and legal requirements.
• Review AP postings to ensure proper disbursements and avoid duplicate / un-authorized payments.
• Manage A/P disbursements (ACH, Check, Wire).
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure timely issues resolution.
• Own 3 way match discrepancy process in coordination with cross functional leadership in purchasing and warehouse management.
• Assist in Month-End close, in-transit accruals, and open receiver (GRIR, Goods Received / Invoice not received) balances.
• Assist in internal and external audits (JSOX, Deloitte).
• Oversee 1099 process.

AP Manager Job Experience/Skills:

• 10+ years of Accounts Payable experience, including 5 years in a manager role.
• High-volume, fast paced manufacturing experience is required.
• Experience with major accounting software packages such as Microsoft Dynamics365 Business Central and Infor XA preferred.
• Strong problem-solver.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Strong affinity for controls and streamlining processes.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status.

E-Verification:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.