Accounts Payable Manager

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager for a contract engagement in Washington, D.C. The role will stabilize day‑to‑day AP operations, resolve payment and supplier issues, and strengthen team effectiveness within a Tipalti environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on support for accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices, payments, and supplier records are processed accurately and on time.
• Investigate and resolve invoice routing problems, approval path discrepancies, and payment exceptions within Tipalti.
• Review and correct duplicate vendor profiles to improve data accuracy and reduce processing issues.
• Troubleshoot supplier payment concerns, including ACH and check‑related items, and coordinate follow‑through to completion.
• Assist with invoice coding and validate transaction details to maintain compliance with internal accounting standards.
• Support post‑go‑live issue resolution related to the Tipalti accounts payable setup, including synchronization failures and workflow interruptions.
• Guide users on system functionality and AP procedures to address knowledge gaps and improve adoption.
• Monitor recurring issue patterns, recommend process improvements, and help strengthen overall AP efficiency.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on expertise with Tipalti, including troubleshooting workflows, supplier records, and payment processing issues.
• Practical knowledge of invoice coding, invoice review, and end‑to‑end payment execution.
• Experience handling ACH transactions, check runs, and supplier payment inquiries.
• Ability to identify process breakdowns, investigate root causes, and implement effective resolutions.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy, controls, and timely execution.
• Effective communication skills to support end users and collaborate across accounting and operational teams.

Benefits

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

All applicants for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.