Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager to join a long-established distribution organization in Cincinnati, Ohio. This role supports daily payables operations while serving as a key point of expertise for complex invoice and payment matters, reconciliations, and month-end accounting support. The position also provides informal leadership to the accounts payable team, helping strengthen processes, maintain accuracy, and support continued growth within the department.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary subject matter expert for accounts payable activities, handling complex transactions and recommending practical improvements to workflow and controls.
• Process vendor invoices during peak periods or team absences, ensuring payments are completed accurately, on schedule, and in line with purchase orders and company guidelines.
• Investigate and resolve challenging invoice, purchase order, and payment discrepancies by coordinating with vendors and internal business partners.
• Review vendor statements regularly and address escalated billing concerns to maintain accurate account balances and timely issue resolution.
• Monitor transaction exceptions and work across departments to correct errors and prevent delays in payment processing.
• Support continuity of accounts payable operations by stepping into day-to-day processing tasks whenever business demands increase.
• Lead oversight of the corporate credit card program, including reconciliation review, policy compliance, and issue resolution for card-related transactions.
• Prepare reports, perform account reconciliations, and assist with month-end close activities to support broader accounting operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Associate degree in Accounting or comparable education preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in a high-volume business-to-business accounts payable environment.
• Strong working knowledge of invoice coding, check processing, and ACH payments.
• Ability to research discrepancies and resolve payment issues with accuracy and professionalism.
• Demonstrated record of stable employment and progressive responsibility in accounting or accounts payable roles.
• Proficiency in supporting reconciliations, reporting, and other core accounting functions.