AP Manager

About This Opportunity

Working with a mission-driven organization. Supportive, team-oriented culture with strong institutional values. Excellent work-life balance. Opportunity to lead process improvements and drive operational efficiencies. Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with finance and administrative departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable department
• Supervise, mentor, and develop AP staff while fostering a collaborative team environment
• Oversee invoice processing, payment runs, employee reimbursements, and vendor management activities
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, internal controls, and accounting standards
• Review and approve invoice coding, payment batches, and vendor account reconciliations
• Partner with departments across the organization to resolve payment issues and improve workflows
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, audits, and financial reporting requirements
• Identify and implement process improvements, system enhancements, and best practices within the AP function

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, internal controls, and financial systems
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP/accounting systems
• Experience with Workday Financials or similar ERP systems preferred
• Prior experience in higher education, nonprofit, or other complex organizational environments is a plus

Pay

$77,000 - $87,000