Supervisor- Accounts Payable

About the Role

Our client is seeking a hands-on Accounts Payable Supervisor to support the day-to-day operations of a high-performing accounting team. This role offers the opportunity to provide leadership, drive process improvements, and remain actively involved in AP operations while helping ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

This is an excellent opportunity for:

• An AP Specialist ready to step into a leadership role
• An AP Lead or Supervisor seeking their next challenge
• A seasoned AP professional looking for a stable, long-term opportunity

The team is looking for someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves, supporting daily operations, and helping create efficiencies across the accounts payable function.

Responsibilities

AP Operations & Team Leadership

• Support the day-to-day activities of the Accounts Payable function
• Oversee invoice processing, payment generation, and related accounting activities
• Ensure invoices move through the workflow process accurately and efficiently
• Review coding, approvals, and supporting documentation for accuracy
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance standards
• Assist with training and cross-functional team support
• Serve as a key resource and point of contact for AP-related questions and issues

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities
• Help streamline manual and automated AP workflows
• Maintain departmental procedures and process documentation
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Support operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives

Month-End, Year-End & Audit Support

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities
• Coordinate and assist with annual 1099 reporting
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Research and resolve vendor payment and accounting-related issues
• Assist with special projects and process initiatives as needed

Requirements

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or equivalent related experience
• 2+ years of Accounts Payable or Accounting experience
• Strong understanding of AP processes, controls, and compliance
• Experience supporting audits and financial reporting activities
• Demonstrated leadership or team lead experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Experience within financial services, banking, or a similarly regulated environment
• Experience with Concur or another automated AP platform
• Strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills
• Experience working with workflow automation tools
• Exposure to process automation or AI-driven technologies
• Experience in a high-volume AP environment