Senior Accounts Payable Manager

Location: Arlington, VA (On-Site) Compensation: $135,000–$140,000 + Benefits Our client, a growing organization within the renewable energy industry, is seeking a hands‑on Senior Accounts Payable Manager to lead and optimize a high‑volume Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense function. This leadership role will oversee the full AP lifecycle, manage a team of AP professionals, strengthen internal controls, and drive process improvements within a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong operational accounting experience, ERP systems expertise, and the ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives while maintaining exceptional vendor and stakeholder relationships. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop Accounts Payable and T&E staff Oversee full‑cycle AP operations including invoice processing, expense reports, and payment runs Manage weekly cash disbursements in partnership with Treasury Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and company policies Oversee monthly AP close activities including accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries Analyze AP activity, identify trends/variances, and improve reporting accuracy Partner with Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, and Project Teams to resolve issues and improve workflows Manage vendor escalations and strengthen vendor relationships Support annual 1099 reporting and audit readiness Drive automation initiatives and process improvements within AP operations Collaborate with ERP support teams on system enhancements and issue resolution Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 7+ years of Accounts Payable experience, including leadership responsibility Experience managing AP operations in a high‑volume environment Oracle or JD Edwards strongly preferred Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, and data analysis Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment Preferred Background Renewable energy, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, or project‑based industry experience highly preferred Experience helping scale AP operations within a growing organization #J-18808-Ljbffr Robert Joseph Group