Accounts Payable Manager

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee a high-volume payables operation in Richardson, Texas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a hands-on leader who can strengthen day-to-day performance, improve workflows, and guide a team in a fast-moving shared services setting. The role will work closely with cross-functional partners to enhance controls, support automation efforts, and ensure invoices and payments are handled with accuracy and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily execution of accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices, payments, and vendor-related transactions are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Lead a high-volume processing environment by managing workflow queues, resolving exceptions, reducing aged items, and maintaining steady operational throughput.
• Supervise and develop accounts payable team members and contract staff, setting clear expectations and promoting accountability and strong performance.
• Track service levels, aging trends, and operational metrics to identify improvement opportunities and increase efficiency across the function.
• Oversee vendor master data processes, including onboarding, data accuracy, duplicate prevention, payment term setup, and compliance support.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and technology stakeholders to refine procure-to-pay processes and reinforce internal controls.
• Contribute to automation and system enhancement initiatives by helping optimize workflows and improve the effectiveness of AP tools, including D365-related processes where applicable.
• Investigate and resolve complex issues involving invoices, payments, vendor records, and system activity with a proactive, detail-oriented approach.
• Support month-end activities through reconciliations, accrual coordination, reporting, and the preparation of process documentation and training materials.
• Prepare operational updates and actionable recommendations for leadership to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of progressive experience in accounts payable, including leadership responsibility within a high-volume environment.
• A minimum of 3 years managing or supervising accounts payable teams, preferably in a shared services or multi-entity setting.
• Strong command of full-cycle accounts payable and procure-to-pay practices, including invoice coding, check runs, ACH payments, and vendor file maintenance.
• Advanced Excel capability, with experience using formulas, PivotTables, and data analysis tools such as Power Query.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and familiarity with accounts payable automation platforms is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, investigate discrepancies, and implement practical process improvements.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to balance multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline is preferred.
• All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Skills

• Advanced Excel (formulas, PivotTables, Power Query)
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 (working knowledge)
• Accounts payable automation platforms (familiarity preferred)
• Process improvement and problem analysis
• Communication and stakeholder management

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals
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