Jobs · Accounting · Washington

Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager

Robert Half · Federal Way, WA · Yesterday
On-siteAccounting$80k–$95k/yrFull-time
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager to lead a high-performing payables team. This role is ideal for someone in finance who combines strong operational oversight with a hands-on leadership style and a solid understanding of accounting controls. The position will play a key part in maintaining accurate payment processing, supporting close activities, and driving consistent service delivery across the accounts payable function. Responsibilities:• Lead daily accounts payable operations in a shared services setting, ensuring work is completed accurately, on schedule, and in alignment with company policies.• Manage, coach, and support a team structure that includes several direct reports while promoting accountability, collaboration, and growth across the department.• Coordinate hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management activities to build a capable and engaged accounts payable team.• Distribute workloads and set priorities to meet departmental objectives, service expectations, and processing deadlines.• Oversee month-end accounts payable close responsibilities, including account reconciliations and coordination with accounting partners on accruals and reporting.• Review payment activity and vendor transactions to maintain compliance with internal controls, operational procedures, and established service standards.• Support regulatory and audit-related requirements by ensuring accurate documentation for tax reporting, including 1099 and 480 filings, and preparing materials for annual audits.• Analyze workflows, document procedures, and implement process enhancements that improve efficiency, reduce risk, and strengthen control practices.• Track operational performance through meaningful metrics tied to volume, accuracy, and turnaround times, and use findings to improve team results. The salary range for this position is $80k to $95k. Benefits available with this position include medical, dental and vision; life and disability insurances; participation in the company’s 401(k) plan with a match and at least (negotiable) 10 days of paid vacation, 10 days of paid sick leave and 11 paid holidays per calendar year. • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. • Prior experience overseeing accounts payable operations, including team leadership or supervisory responsibility. • Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, internal controls, and financial reporting support within an AP environment. • Working knowledge of invoice processing, payment runs, ACH transactions, and invoice coding. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint. • Ability to organize competing priorities, solve problems effectively, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced setting. • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with finance and business partners. 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.

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