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Accounts Payable Supervisor

A client of ours is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee daily accounts payable operations and support a high-volume, fast-paced accounting environment. This is a hands-on role ideal for a senior-level accounting professional with strong technical expertise and a focus on process improvement.

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations

• Oversee full-cycle accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, payment runs, and vendor maintenance

• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing of invoices and payments

• Review complex, high-value, and non-routine transactions

• Monitor workflows to ensure deadlines and service levels are consistently met

• Support the development and documentation of AP policies, procedures, and internal controls

• Oversee invoice matching (2-way and 3-way) and ensure discrepancies are resolved prior to payment

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with internal teams to support accounts payable activities across multiple departments

• Serve as a subject-matter expert and escalation point for AP-related issues

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy

Vendor Management

• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers

• Reconcile vendor statements and ensure timely processing of invoices

• Resolve discrepancies and escalated issues efficiently

• Ensure vendor records, including tax documentation and banking details, are accurate and up to date

Reconciliation, Reporting & Close

• Reconcile the AP subledger to the general ledger and resolve variances

• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals

• Prepare and review AP reporting, including aging and payment activity

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies

• Oversee 1099 reporting and sales/use tax considerations

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls

• Assist with internal and external audits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

• 5–8+ years of progressive accounts payable or general accounting experience

• Experience in high-volume AP environments

• Strong knowledge of invoice matching, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliation

• Proven ability to improve processes and drive efficiencies

• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables and vlookup)