Accounts Payable Manager

About the role

The Premiere Group is a team of skilled professionals who empower companies through substantial resources to foster long-term growth. Our Accounts Payable Manager role is based in Columbia, MO.

Core Responsibilities

• Serve as the direct manager for the Accounts Payable and Corporate Card functions, providing coaching, performance feedback, and daily operational guidance to staff.
• Partner with leadership and other departments to report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to spend and operational efficiency.
• Oversee the end-to-end administration of the corporate credit card program, including enforcing policies, managing the full lifecycle of card accounts (applications, renewals, modifications, and cancellations), and ensuring accurate cardholder information and limits with the provider.
• Ensure AP and credit card platforms are accurately and timely integrated with the accounting system, monitoring sync activity and resolving discrepancies to maintain data integrity.
• Serve as the primary owner for optimizing transactional workflows (AP and credit cards) to ensure efficiency, scalability, and adherence to GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal company policies.
• Execute detailed audit reviews of all corporate and portfolio company credit card usage, including monitoring for prohibited or improper use, addressing suspected policy violations, and managing issues related to personal usage and delinquency.
• Own the annual reporting of vendor spend for 1099 compliance and deliver accurate, timely spend reporting to leadership.
• Meet strict deadlines for month-end close procedures, specifically regarding AP accruals, credit card reconciliations, and ensuring balance sheet integrity.
• Assist in annual financial statement audits and reviews by providing necessary documentation and explanations for transactional activity.
• Provide exceptional front-line support to cardholders and approvers for transaction-related questions and policy interpretation.
• Develop and deliver initial and ongoing cardholder training and refresher sessions.

Qualifications

• Education & Certification: Bachelor's degree in Accounting is preferred; Master's Degree or CPA is preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, including at least 2 years in a managerial role overseeing staff or high-volume transactional departments.
• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks or Sage Intacct. Prior experience managing automated AP platforms and corporate credit card programs (e.g., Ramp, Divvy, UMB, or similar) is highly preferred.
• Key Attributes: Proven collaborative leadership style, high integrity and discretion, and exceptional communication skills.