Encore is an industry-leading, full-service fire protection company serving 17 states, from Maine to Louisiana, with over 50,000 customers and over 2,000 employees. As the result of our growth, we are searching for a dynamic Accounts Payable Manager to lead our team of dedicated professionals. The role will be based in our Pawtucket, Rhode Island headquarters. 

The Accounts Payable Manager will lead a team of seven with dedicated professionals on a transformation journey towards optimizing the AP process as it relates to ongoing operations and the integration of new M&A driven business partners.

This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role that will directly contribute to the continuous growth of the largest full-service fire protection company in the Northeast. This role will be challenging but extremely rewarding. 

Who You Are: 

• Hands-on and energetic leader with a strong and diverse background in Accounts Payable.
• Values accuracy, attention to detail, and self-motivation to be accountable to deliverables and deadlines.
• Experience with creating, deploying, and maintaining scalable processes that include system improvements and process re-engineering.
• A penchant for motivating teammates in an atmosphere of positive and constructive communication that facilitates the team’s engagement in daily tasks and continuous improvement activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in Business, preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Accounts Payable as a supervisor or manager, with success in organizing and inspiring teams.

• Experience with managing KPI performance related to the AP workstream (Paid on time, Days to Pays, Invoice PO compliance and others)
• Proven experience using and maintaining financial systems/applications, with SAGE 300 CRE experience a plus.
• Experience maintaining the T&E submission and payment cycle, with experience implementing a new system a plus.

• Familiarity with advanced formulas in MS Excel

What We Offer:

At Encore, we are hyper-focused on developing a culture that thrives on success and is energized by the fact that we get to make people’s lives better and safer each day. One of the ways we do this is by generously rewarding all those who contribute to our continued growth – but we also believe that not all rewards are monetary.

Here are just a few of the perks that a successful individual in this position can expect:

• Competitive salary based on experience with opportunities for a results-driven bonus.
• A work culture focused on purpose and results—work smarter, not harder.
• We believe in dressing for the occasion. Jeans are our go-to most days, but occasionally we wear suits – as long as you know which situations require which (or aren’t afraid to ask), you'll be good to go!
• Speaking of attire – we provide all employees with Encore gear when they join the team!
• Freedom to express and implement new ideas. We embrace change and will support you in testing, enhancing, and improving processes to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Access to cutting-edge web-based productivity tools.
• Participation in our Fidelity 401(K) plan with employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Company-paid life insurance policy of $50,000.

Encore Fire Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Encore Fire Protection is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer, Encore Fire Protection considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate based on gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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