Account Payable (AP) Manager

We are seeking an Accounts Payable (AP) Manager for a 3-month contract role with a global manufacturing company in New York, NY. This position offers 100% remote flexibility for candidates located in EST and pays between $60–$70/hour based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Process and review invoices, payment runs, and vendor reconciliations; serve as an escalation point for complex vendor, payment, and system issues.
• Oversee the end-to-end AP cycle—invoice receipt, 3-way matching, coding, approval routing, and payment execution—including global payments (wires, ACH, checks, virtual cards) across multiple currencies and banking relationships.
• Serve as the AP subject matter expert for Oracle Cloud ERP, including workflow configuration, troubleshooting, and system upgrades/testing.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities (OCR/invoice capture, workflow automation) while maintaining AP policies, procedures, and internal controls in line with SOX/global compliance.
• Prepare AP metrics and reporting (aging, DPO, accruals, exception reports) for finance leadership; manage AP-related month-end close activities and support internal/external audits.
• Ensure compliance with tax requirements (1099s, VAT/GST, withholding) across multiple jurisdictions.
• Partner with Procurement, Treasury, and FP&A on vendor terms, cash flow forecasting, and spend visibility; manage vendor relationships and resolve escalated disputes.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 4–5 AP specialists/analysts across multiple locations/entities, including performance reviews and hiring support.
• Support ERP-related projects, integrations, and process standardization across global entities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7–10+ years of progressive AP/accounting experience, including prior management experience.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud ERP.
• Experience in a manufacturing or multi-entity, multi-currency environment.
• Strong knowledge of AP controls, 3-way matching, and month-end close processes.
• Experience with global tax compliance (1099, VAT/GST) preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with distributed, remote teams.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with high transaction volumes.
• Highly motivated, proactive, with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Pay

$60–$70/hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

3-month contract with 100% remote flexibility (must be located in EST).