Accounts Payable Manager

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payment execution
• Ensure accurate GL allocation and bill recording across all transactions
• Maintain effective approval workflows and payment controls
• Monitor aging, accruals, and vendor balances
• Ensure timely and accurate payment operations across all methods
• Serve as primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and payment escalations
• Oversee ACH, wire transfers, credit card programs, reimbursements, and specialized payments
• Improve vendor onboarding and documentation standards
• Maintain professional vendor relationships and service levels
• Ensure policy adherence and internal control integrity
• Manage 1099 reporting obligations
• Partner with Accounting during month-end close, including reconciliations, prepaid analysis, and accrual support
• Coordinate with tax accountants to support federal and state tax obligations
• Administer AP-related systems (ERP, expense platform, payment tools)
• Identify and implement workflow improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors
• Strengthen documentation and standard operating procedures
• Support automation initiatives within the AP function
• Build clarity and structure where processes are inconsistent
• Implement standard work and ensure team adoption
• Drive accountability for deadlines, accuracy, and service quality
• Operate effectively in a growing environment with evolving priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of progressive AP or accounting operations experience
• Experience with a major ERP system; NetSuite experience preferred
• Familiarity with corporate expense platforms (Ramp or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships and payment operations at scale
• Strong understanding of 1099 reporting requirements and AP-related internal controls
• Experience in financial services or lending preferred