**Job Title** Accounts Payable Manager **Job Category** Finance **Job Description** **_What starts with YOU, moves the world!_** Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented **Accounts Payable Manager** based at our Americas Headquarters located in **Greenville, NC** . What you will do: + **Cash Flow** **& Vendor Payments** + Manage multiple pay runs and payment methods, ensuring accurate and timely vendor payments. + Make strategic decisions on vendor payments in periods of tight cash flow. + Oversee vendor master setup, bank account validation, and changes to ensure security and accuracy. + **Help Desk** **&** **Vendor** **Relations** + Supervise the Accounts Payable Help Desk, addressing vendor payment inquiries and reconciliation issues. + Work directly with vendors to resolve payment discrepancies, negotiate credit holds, and maintain positive vendor relationships across multiple locations and currencies. + **Process Optimization &** **Special Projects** + Lead process improvements, including invoice delivery optimization and faster discrepancy resolution. + Oversee robotic process automation (RPA) implementation, including vendor selection, system configuration, employee training, and ongoing support. + Develop and refine accounts payable processes to support new business programs. + **System & Software Management** + Act as the technical expert for various accounts payable software applications (SAP, Open Text, SRM, PRMS). + Recommend software configuration enhancements and oversee testing, employee training, and system implementation. + Work with internal teams to identify and implement system fixes and enhancements. + **Global Accounts Payable Oversight** + Provide leadership and ongoing support to offshore accounts payable teams, ensuring efficiency and compliance. + Supervise the indirect and non-PO invoice processing team to maintainaccurate and timely financial records. Who you are: + **Detail-Oriented Problem Solver:** You are highly analytical and can quickly resolve discrepancies while maintaining financial accuracy. + **Strategic Thinker:** You make informed decisions regarding vendor payments and cash flow management. + **Strong Communicator:** You effectively engage with internal teams, vendors, and external partners to resolve issues and drive process improvements. + **Tech-Savvy Leader:** You have experience managing financial systems and implementing new technologies to optimize accounts payable processes. + **Collaborative & Adaptable:** You excel in fast-paced environments, managing multiple priorities while working across teams and time zones. What you will need: + Education: + Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required). + Graduate degree and/or CPA preferred. + Experience: + 5-7 years of relevant experience in accounts payable or financial operations. Skills, Experience & Abilities + **Accounting Expertise:** Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, general ledger transactions, and financial reporting principles. + **Leadership & Team Management:** Proven ability to lead and develop teams, manage vendor relationships, and oversee offshore processing functions. + **System Proficiency:** Experience with financial software, including SAP, Open Text, SRM, and PRMS. + **Analytical & Process Improvement:** Advanced Excel skills and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and system enhancements. + **Project Management:** Strong organizational skills to oversee multiple projects, meet deadlines, and implement new financial processes. Who we are: Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and services a complete range of application-tailored lift trucks, attachments and fuel cell solutions that are transforming the way the world moves materials. As a global leader in the Materials Handling industry, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, have been building relationships with our customers, suppliers, dealers, and employees for over 90 years. What we offer: _Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, offers competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, supportive work environment, hybrid work_ _option_ _, and opportunities for growth and development. A full benefits package: paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer-sponsored profit sharing and 401(k)._ \#LI-OP \#LI-ONSITE **Job Type** Permanent **Time Type** Full time **Work Hours** 40 **Travel Required** No **Primary Location** HY US Greenville, NC (Headquarters) **Address** 1400 Sullivan Drive **Zip Code** 27834 **Field-Based** No **Relocation Assistance Available** No **We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.** **EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled**