AP MANAGER

About the role

Butler, PA (Hybrid) Our client is a well-established, family-owned organization with a long-standing reputation for excellence, integrity, and customer service. They are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead the accounts payable function and drive operational excellence within a collaborative finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys improving processes, developing employees, and partnering with leadership to support the organization's continued growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage daily AP operations, workload distribution, and employee performance.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and vendor payments.
• Monitor AP aging reports and proactively resolve outstanding items.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Oversee AP automation tools and third-party integrations to improve efficiency.
• Develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including: Days Payable Outstanding (DPO), Early Payment Discounts, Invoice Exception Rates.
• Conduct monthly reviews of outstanding liabilities and payment trends with finance leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, internal controls, and departmental efficiencies.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Purchasing, and Operations to support company-wide initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting procedures, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
• Minimum of five years of progressive accounting or accounts payable experience.
• Previous supervisory or management experience (required).
• Experience analyzing AP metrics and implementing process improvements (preferred).

Pay

$80,000‑$120,000