AP Supervisor - Merchandise Payables

Job Description

Job Description

Accounts Payable Supervisor - Merchandise Payables

Greater Philadelphia Area | Full-Time | On-Site

Our Client

Our client is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor - Merchandise Payables to lead the daily operations of a high-volume Accounts Payable team. This role is responsible for overseeing merchandise invoice processing, ensuring timely and accurate payments, driving process improvements, and supporting a collaborative, service-oriented accounting environment.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, accounts payable expertise, and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced setting while maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 4-6 Accounts Payable professionals responsible for merchandise-related processing
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of merchandise invoices and vendor payments
• Monitor team performance to maximize discount opportunities and resolve EDI exceptions promptly
• Maintain working knowledge of purchase order (PO) processing and recommend improvements to internal controls
• Partner with internal departments to resolve payment discrepancies and invoice issues
• Provide coaching, training, and ongoing development to team members
• Ensure efficient utilization of current systems and facilitate training where improvement opportunities are identified
• Support and enhance automation initiatives related to merchandise processing, including system upgrades and ERP enhancements
• Track, maintain, and report departmental KPIs and performance metrics
• Analyze trends and communicate results to management and team members
• Assist with invoice volume management and issue resolution as needed
• Participate in annual audit activities and support audit requests
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and professional accounting standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
• Alternatively, 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience with demonstrated progression and leadership responsibilities
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience within Accounts Payable strongly preferred
• Experience working in a high-volume AP environment
• Experience processing invoices for merchandise and inventory

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes, purchase orders, invoice matching, and vendor management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with ERP systems and accounting software
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proven leadership, training, and mentoring capabilities

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a stable and growing organization with a collaborative culture
• Lead a high-performing team and help drive process improvements and automation initiatives
• Gain exposure to operational and financial processes across multiple departments
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on efficiency, controls, and team development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional with leadership experience and a passion for process improvement, we encourage you to apply today.

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

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