Associate Manager, Accounts Payable

Job Description:

Position Overview

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, the Associate Manager, Accounts Payable will oversee day-to-day operations in a high-volume environment while also driving operational efficiency, resolving escalations, and enhancing processes within the AP function.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day AP operations, ensuring timely and accurate invoice and payment processing in a high-volume environment

• Lead and support the AP team, including workload planning, goal setting, performance feedback, and training

• Ensure compliance with company policies for employee expenses and corporate card usage; resolve related issues

• Validate and approve payments in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Basware, Workday); monitor for duplicates and ensure financial accuracy

• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies and maintain strong relationships

• Manage weekly payment runs (Wire, EFT/ACH, V-Card, Cheque); support Treasury on cash management

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and support annual filings (1099, 1042-S).

• Contribute to month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting

• Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and reduce risk

• Maintain SOPs and training materials; support audits and ensure adherence to SOx and internal controls

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts payable with exposure to high-volume processing environments

• Experience with AP systems and ERP platforms such as Basware, NetSuite, or Workday

• Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance, and audit processes

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with cross-functional teams and external vendors

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency

Skills and Competencies

• Proactive and resourceful, with the ability to adapt to evolving priorities and challenges

• Customer-service oriented, ensuring positive interactions with stakeholders

• Strong team player with the ability to influence outcomes effectively

Additional Information:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.