Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable team, establishing performance expectations and promoting continuous improvement.
• Oversee all aspects of the accounts payable function, including invoice processing, three-way matching, payment processing, vendor maintenance, and account reconciliations.
• Ensure vendor invoices are processed accurately and paid according to company terms while maximizing available discounts.
• Review and approve payment runs, including ACH, wire transfers, and check payments.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Resolve complex invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor inquiries in a timely manner.
• Partner with Purchasing, Receiving, Operations, and other departments to improve invoice workflow and resolve exceptions.
• Manage the month-end close activities related to accounts payable, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Monitor AP aging reports and cash disbursement schedules to support effective cash flow management.
• Prepare reports and analyze AP metrics to identify trends and opportunities for process improvements.
• Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures for accounts payable processes.
• Evaluate and implement process improvements and automation initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 7 years related experience as an Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience managing and developing accounting or accounts payable teams.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable best practices, internal controls, and accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.