Manager, Accounts Payable
hace 5 días
Las Vegas
Job Description Company Overview: MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification. We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation. Position Overview: The Accounts Payable Manager will be managing accounting functions, including maintenance of General Ledger Accounts Payable to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining systems, procedures, and policies (including AP functions) to ensure adherence to company guidelines. The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for ensuring that all vendor invoices are processed and paid in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responsible for analyzing account inquiries for special project and productivity reports. Position Responsibilities: • Work under the guidance of the Director, Accounts Payable and Controller and oversee the Accounts Payable team., • Develop, implement, and maintain payables systems, procedures, and policies, including accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company and regulatory guidelines., • Enforce AP policies, procedures, and controls to reduce risk and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements, • Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, analysis, and explanations, • Oversee the end-to-end AP process, including invoice receipt, review, coding, approval, and payment, • Assist with management of vendor setup and maintenance, including W-9 compliance, • Work with department heads and office leaders to enforce budgets, policies, and controls for expenditures., • Review and approve vendor invoices to ensure correct coding and timely processing., • Review monthly employee expense reports for accuracy and adherence to company policies., • Review and approve check requests for permit and agency fees., • Review outgoing wires and ACH payments., • Coordinate regular invoice solicitation from consultants who are not invoicing in a timely manner based on pay-when-paid terms., • Lead, train, and develop the AP team to ensure high performance and adherence to company policies., • Address performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions., • Assign and review work to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and proper segregation of duties, • Maintain vendor relationships and assist with correspondence to resolve account issues., • Establish clear goals, KPIs, and SLA expectations for invoice processing and payment execution, • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, • Establish and maintain strong internal controls to mitigate risk, prevent fraud, and ensure SOX compliance, • Support accurate expense recognition and proper cutoff across accounting periods, • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability, • Maintain and optimize AP systems and workflows, including ERP and expense management tools, • Assist with system enhancements, upgrades, and user training, • Email remittance advice to suppliers paid through electronic payments., • Assist with GL coding requests from AP Specialists., • Prepare/Assist with AP accrual as part of the month end close process., • Complete new vendor forms., • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related area of study preferred but not required., • 6+ years of AP experience w/ 3+ years as a manager, • Strong understanding of three-way matching, accruals, and AP internal controls, • Strong understanding of AP best practices, internal controls, and invoice-to-pay processes, • Experience with automated expense reimbursement systems., • Well versed in use tax., • Ability to manage all filings., • Strong organizational, time management skills with the ability to multi-task., • Detail oriented with proven analytical skills., • Strong SAP system experience., • Practical, results-oriented team builder with good problem-solving skills., • Ability to effectively supervise and provide coaching to accounts payable personnel., • Possess a strong work ethic., • Ability to exercise strict confidentiality., • Strong written and verbal communication skills All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire. For Assistance with Application - Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact Human Resources Department at 702-844-6111; dial 7 when prompted for HR; 1700 South Pavilion Center Dr. 8th Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89135 to discuss reasonable accommodation.