Accounts Payable Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead daily payables operations for a stable organization in Oregon . This long-term contract position is ideal for a hands-on leader who can guide a small team, maintain accurate and timely payment processing, and support continuity during a key coverage period. The role will oversee core accounts payable activities across the business while helping ensure smooth execution of invoice workflows, disbursements, and controls.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the day-to-day work of the accounts payable function and provide leadership to a team of five staff members.

• Review, assign, and monitor invoice processing activities to ensure coding accuracy and timely entry into the system.

• Oversee payment execution, including check runs and ACH transactions, while maintaining compliance with internal controls.

• Coordinate workload priorities to keep vendor payments current and resolve processing issues before they impact operations.

• Support coverage needs across the organization, including accounts payable activities connected to the winery business.

• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment exceptions, and vendor inquiries in a prompt and thorough manner.

• Establish clear expectations for the team, coach staff on best practices, and promote consistent performance across payables operations.

• Maintain organized records and reporting to support audit readiness, visibility into payment status, and operational accuracy.

• Demonstrated experience managing accounts payable operations in a lead or manager-level capacity.
• Prior success supervising and developing a team in a high-volume transactional environment.
• Strong working knowledge of invoice coding, invoice review, and payment processing procedures.
• Hands-on experience managing check runs and ACH payment activity with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to identify process issues, resolve discrepancies, and keep deadlines on track.
• Solid understanding of accounts payable controls, documentation standards, and vendor payment practices.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.