Accounts Payable Manager

Our clients in the Tampa Bay area are often looking for Manager level AP Candidates to lead and/or develop an AP team through continued expansion and centralization. If this sounds up your alley, I would love to connect with you! The typical responsibilities and requirements for these roles are below. Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AP professionals across daily operations and longer‑term growth Oversee end‑to‑end invoice processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and policy compliance throughout Review and approve invoice coding, payment batches, and AP‑related transactions across the function Manage vendor reconciliations and resolve discrepancies with professionalism and efficiency Maintain active vendor relationships through direct phone and email communication as needed Monitor AP workflows and identify opportunities to improve processes and increase operational efficiency Support month‑end close activities including account reconciliations and departmental reporting Navigate and manage AP activity across multiple systems simultaneously with accuracy and confidence Collaborate cross‑functionally with accounting, purchasing, and operations teams on shared priorities Support standardization of AP processes across multiple locations as centralization continues Track team performance metrics and ensure service levels are consistently met Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation as requested Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; equivalent experience considered 3+ years of AP leadership and supervisory experience required Proven track record of managing, developing, and holding accountable an AP team High‑volume AP environment experience strongly preferred Manufacturing, construction, distribution, or product‑based industry background a meaningful plus Proficient in Excel — pivot tables and VLOOKUPs required; aptitude to expand skillset valued Comfortable navigating multiple systems simultaneously; system savvy with ability to learn proprietary platforms Strong vendor communication skills — phone and email interaction is a consistent part of this role Detail‑oriented with a high degree of accuracy across reconciliations and transaction review Collaborative and organized with strong problem‑solving and prioritization abilities #J-18808-Ljbffr Taylor White