Accounts Payable Supervisor

About the Role

At Sabre Industries, we connect and power America’s communities with world-class utility and telecom solutions. Reporting to the Assistant Corporate Controller, the Accounts Payable Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the Accounts Payable function, leads a team of approximately eight Accounts Payable Specialists, and serves as the primary resource for resolving invoice processing challenges, vendor issues, and cross-departmental discrepancies. This role also supports broader accounting functions, including account reconciliations, cash transaction processing, and month-end close activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily Accounts Payable function and manage a team of approximately eight Accounts Payable Specialists.
• Monitor workflow, workload distribution, and invoice processing to ensure timely and accurate payment of vendor obligations.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to AP team members while fostering a positive and accountable work environment.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for invoice, vendor, purchasing, and receiving discrepancies.
• Partner with Purchasing, Receiving, Inventory, and Operations departments to investigate and resolve issues impacting invoice processing and payment timeliness.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting support.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and record cash-related transactions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards.
• Monitor AP performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and process effectiveness.
• Support ERP system maintenance, enhancements, testing, and process improvements related to Accounts Payable and accounting operations.
• Assist with external audit requests and provide supporting documentation as needed.
• Support special projects and perform other accounting duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management, Operations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting, accounts payable, or financial operations experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience, including direct management of employees.
• Strong working knowledge of Accounts Payable and Purchasing processes, controls, and best practices.
• Experience resolving complex invoice, vendor, and purchasing discrepancies.
• Experience with account reconciliations, month-end close activities, and general accounting functions.
• Experience using ERP systems (Epicor, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• Manufacturing, distribution, or industrial industry experience preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience coaching, developing, and motivating team members.
• Excellent conflict-resolution and employee-management skills.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement practical, sustainable improvements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to build productive working relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Ability to remain calm and solutions-focused in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a desk and use a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Manual dexterity for typing, filing, and handling office equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry light office materials (up to 20 lbs).
• Ability to attend meetings and collaborate with colleagues in person or virtually.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement
• Life and Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Health and Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Sabre Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.