Interim Accounts Payable Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Interim Accounts Payable Manager to lead and support day-to-day accounts payable operations during a transitional period. This hands-on role requires a strong leader who can manage AP processes, oversee staff, drive efficiencies, and ensure timely and accurate payment processing.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing high-volume invoice processing, vendor relationships, month-end close activities, and AP process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and payment processing.
• Manage and mentor accounts payable staff while ensuring productivity and accuracy.
• Monitor high-volume invoice processing and maintain service-level expectations.
• Review and approve vendor payments, ACH transactions, wire transfers, and check runs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures.
• Reconcile AP subledger balances to the general ledger.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals and reporting.
• Resolve complex vendor issues and payment discrepancies.
• Analyze current AP workflows and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, and Operations teams to streamline processes.
• Support audit requests and maintain accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of accounts payable experience with prior management or supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience managing high-volume AP environments processing 100+ invoices weekly.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, general ledger accounting, and internal controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Lawson, or similar.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to quickly assess processes and recommend improvements.

Preferred Experience

• Shared services or multi-entity accounting environment.
• ERP implementation or system conversion support.
• Process improvement and workflow automation initiatives.
• Healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, professional services, or corporate accounting environments.

Pay Details: $50.00 to $65.00 per hour

Search managed by: Amaka Mozie

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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