Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to join the accounting team in Columbia, South Carolina. In this hands-on role, you will provide leadership over daily payables operations while helping maintain accurate financial records and timely vendor payments. This position partners closely with the Controller and supports month-end activities, compliance standards, and broader departmental priorities. Responsibilities:• Lead day-to-day accounts payable operations and ensure transactions are processed accurately, completely, and in accordance with established policies.• Supervise and support accounts payable team members, providing guidance, reviewing work quality, and helping maintain efficient workflows.• Oversee invoice processing by validating entry details, confirming general ledger coding, and resolving discrepancies before payment is issued.• Manage payment activities such as check runs and ACH disbursements to ensure vendors are paid correctly and on schedule.• Administer the accounts payable system, including creating and refining approval paths to improve control, visibility, and efficiency.• Coordinate 1099 reporting requirements and help ensure year-end tax documentation is prepared accurately and submitted on time.• Evaluate accrual needs during the monthly close process and contribute to additional closing tasks that support accurate financial reporting.• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on departmental assignments and assist with other accounting-related duties as business needs evolve. • Minimum of five years of accounting experience, including hands-on exposure to accounts payable processes. • Degree in accounting or a comparable combination of education, training, and relevant experience. • Prior experience leading or mentoring staff is preferred. • Strong working knowledge of invoice coding, payment processing, check runs, and ACH transactions. • Demonstrated analytical ability with a solid approach to troubleshooting and resolving financial discrepancies. • Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams. • High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in a deadline-driven accounting environment. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.