Accounts Payable Supervisor

About Us

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush, Ducommun eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas, and Lockheed. Today, Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

About the Role

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function, including the processing of vendor invoices and employee expense reports. Plan, assign, and review daily tasks, evaluate performance, and ensure equitable workload distribution among staff. Train staff and departments on AP procedures, troubleshoot technical issues, and assist team members in achieving departmental goals. Ensure that all invoices are processed in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with company policies and procedures. Facilitate internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and supporting AP processes. Establish procedures to mitigate fraud risk, adhere to Sarbanes-Oxley risk control matrices, and maintain compliance with company policies and procedures. Prepare monthly accounts payable reports and annual 1099 processing. Serve as backup for invoice and data processing using 3-way match, vendor payment, research, and interactions with internal and external customers. Meet critical deadlines and handle other AP projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the accounts payable function, including vendor invoices and employee expense reports.
• Plan, assign, and review daily tasks; evaluate performance and ensure equitable workload distribution.
• Train staff and departments on AP procedures and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices in compliance with company policies.
• Facilitate internal and external audits by providing documentation and supporting AP processes.
• Establish procedures to mitigate fraud risk and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley controls.
• Prepare monthly accounts payable reports and annual 1099 processing.
• Serve as backup for invoice/data processing, vendor payments, and customer interactions.
• Meet critical deadlines and manage additional AP projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in an Accounts Payable Supervisor role.

Skills

• Computer literate with all Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with process improvement initiatives in accounts payable.
• Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Multi-task in a high-volume transactional setting.
• Experience with automated financial transactions associated with an ERP system (e.g., Baan, Visual, Epicor) is a plus.

Pay

Base compensation: USD 70,000.00 - 85,000.00 (paid hourly).