Accounts Payable Supervisor

About the role

The Accounts Payable Supervisor will oversee the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, three-way matching, payment processing, vendor maintenance, and month-end closing activities. Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls and develop and implement process improvements to streamline AP workflows and increase automation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate Accounts Payable staff.
• Ensure invoices are processed accurately and within established standards, policies, and payment terms.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies by working with Purchasing, Receiving, and vendors.
• Review payment batches, ACH transactions, wire transfers, and check runs.
• Maintain vendor records, including W-9 documentation and tax reporting requirements.
• Monitor AP aging reports and prioritize payment schedules to maximize cash flow while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Generate and analyze AP metrics and reports for management.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex vendor and payment issues.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including supervisory or team lead responsibilities.
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of AP processes, internal controls, and accounting principles.
• Experience working within ERP systems is required, experience with Microsoft Dynamics, AS400 and IntelliChief is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills as well as ability to plan, multi-task, collaborate, and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Work environment

• Requires long periods of sedentary work.
• Requires repetitive upper movement – keyboarding and monitor use.
• Ability to work in an office environment with occasional visits to manufacturing areas.