Accounts Payable Manager

Explore the Potential of Being Part of Something Clearly Essential

Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve natures challenges for customers and communities. The companys salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer industrial chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 11 production and packaging facilities with more than 1800 employees throughout the U.S. Canada and the U.K. Visit more information about the company and its products.

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Managerto join our team inOverland Park KS. This role is responsible for leading the accounts payable function ensuring efficient and accurate invoice processing payment execution compliance and continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills accounting expertise and a passion for developing high-performing teams.

Why Join Compass Minerals

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• 11 paid holidays 1 floating holiday
• Competitive PTO Package
• 1 week sick time(subject to applicable state and local laws)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Education Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bonus opportunities for eligible positions

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mentor and develop the Accounts Payable team
• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process ensuring timely and accurate invoice and payment processing
• Develop and improve AP policies procedures and controls to drive efficiency and accuracy
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational performance
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards internal controls and SOX requirements
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies and improve procure-to-pay processes
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate payment terms to optimize cash flow
• Conduct audits and process reviews to identify opportunities for improvement
• Support budgeting forecasting and financial performance objectives for the AP function

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
• 5 years of progressive Accounts Payable experience including shared services environments
• 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls
• Demonstrated ability to lead coach and develop accounting professionals
• Experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards SAP Oracle or similar platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading process improvement or transformation initiatives
• Experience in a multi-site or manufacturing environment
• Advanced ERP and reporting system expertise

Physical Requirements

This position is primarily office-based and requires regular use of computers and standard office equipment. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Minerals is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. The company is firmly committed to making all employment-related decisions without regard to race ancestry ethnicity color religious creed or belief national origin sex (including sexual orientation gender identity and pregnancy and breastfeeding) age military or veteran status status as a qualified individual with a disability genetic information and any other characteristic protected by law. To request reasonable accommodations email or call . Learn more about equal employment opportunity laws at.

Apply Today

Join a team committed to operational excellence innovation and employee growth atCompass Minerals. In this role youll have the opportunity to lead a critical finance function drive process improvements and make a meaningful impact across the organization.

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