Accounts Payable Manager

Who we are:

ManhattanLife was founded in 1850, the Company’s longevity makes it one of the oldest and most reliable health and life insurance companies in the country. Operating successfully for 172 years is a testimony to ManhattanLife’s enduring history, and an indicator of the reliability of our future. ManhattanLife’s headquarters are in Houston, TX and the company is continually growing with multiple office locations nation-wide. ManhattanLife offers attractive employee benefits starting day one, including immediate coverage under our health, dental and vision plans. We offer flexible schedules, including shortened hours on Fridays, free parking, company-wide events, and professional development (LOMA testing) and a company-wide wellness program.

Scope and Purpose:

As our new Accounts Payable Manager, you will be responsible for supervising and managing all areas of accounts payable. Additionally, you will develop and maintain accounting principles, systems, analytics, and reporting information. To be successful in this position, you must also have a strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and anomalies.
• Sustain systems, and reports accurately within regulation.
• Retain logging codes and input accounts payable.
• Cultivate general ledger flow from AS400 system.
• Complete assigned special proposals and assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance Related.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 3+ years of strong understanding of accounting, finance, or related field.
• Proficiency with computers, especially logging records, and Microsoft Office is preferred.
• 2 years of general ledger experience is preferred.
• 2 years of finance skills are preferred.
• Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong data and records management skills are preferred.
• Working knowledge of accounting and payroll software and systems such as QuickBooks.

Travel Requirements:

This position may require light travel within a ten-mile radius from one office location to another as needed.

Professional Development:

• Establish annual objectives for professional growth.
• Keep pace with developments in the discipline.
• Learn and apply technologies that support professional and personal growth.
• Participate in the evaluation process.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, type, and use mouse; reach with hands and arms and talk and/or hear. The employee is required to sit for extended periods of time.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones via WebEx, physical phone while in office, and photocopiers when necessary.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement:

ManhattanLife prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE Employer/Vet/Disabled. ManhattanLife values differences. We are committed to fostering an environment that attracts and retains a diverse workforce. With individuals from a variety of backgrounds, ManhattanLife will be better equipped to service our customers, increase innovation, and reduce risks. We encourage the unique perspectives of individuals and are dedicated to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment.