Sun Life · 19 hours ago
Manager, Accounts Payable
Portland, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$63K/yr - $95K/yr
4+ years expSun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and maintaining strong internal controls and vendor relationships.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Manage and supervise the Accounts Payable Coordinator, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback
Oversee daily accounts payable operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company policies and procedures
Review and approve invoices, expense reports, and payment requests
Design, implement, and monitor comprehensive internal control procedures for all accounts payable activities. Conduct periodic reviews of payment processes and vendor relationships to ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements. Maintain segregation of duties and approval hierarchies for all transactions processed by accounts payable function
Reconcile accounts payable ledger and timely address any variances to ensure accuracy of financial records
Act as the primary liaison between the company and its vendors, fostering strong professional partnerships through responsive and effective communication. Proactively address payment inquiries, investigate invoice discrepancies, and coordinate with internal departments to resolve issues efficiently. Maintain detailed records of all vendor interactions. Monitor vendor satisfaction and escalate systemic issues to appropriate stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement in the accounts payable process
Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports for management review
Collaborate with other departments to streamline processes and improve efficiency
Support timely and accurate completion of monthly and annual closing activities by reconciling accounts payable balances to the general ledger and resolving any discrepancies. Prepare accrual entries for unprocessed invoices. Generate required reports including aging schedules, outstanding liabilities, and vendor analysis for management and financial reporting purposes. Coordinate with the accounting team to meet all closing deadlines and provide supporting documentation as needed
Stay current with accounts payable best practices and recommend process improvements
Performs testing for new project implementations along with supporting system upgrades ensuring full end to end testing is performed successfully and timely
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
4+ years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with process improvement and implementing internal controls
Preferred
Sage Intacct, DocLink, and Avid Pay experience is a plus
Benefits
Generous vacation and sick time
Market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave
Medical coverage
Company paid life and AD&D insurance
Disability programs
Partially paid sabbatical program
401(k) employer match
Stock purchase options
Employer-funded retirement account
Company
Sun Life
Sun Life is a leading financial services organization dedicated to helping people achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (22)
2024 (27)
2023 (18)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.05B2024-05-13Post Ipo Debt· $548.79M
2023-07-04Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2000-03-24IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Strain
President & CEO
Luc Nhon Ly
Chief Executive Officer
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