interim Accounts Payable Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an interim Accounts Payable Manager to oversee a high-performing payables function for a Contract position based in Dallas, Texas. This role will guide daily invoice and payment activities, support a stable and efficient operation, and strengthen collaboration across finance, vendors, and internal business partners. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound accounting knowledge, and hands-on expertise with JD Edwards and Coupa to maintain accuracy, compliance, and service quality.

This is a 3-month contract position

Hybrid work schedule: 4 days a week onsite in Dallas, Texas

Must have COUPA experience

Interim Accounts Payable Manager (contract position):

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily accounts payable operations, ensuring invoices are received, coded, routed, and processed accurately within established timelines.

• Direct and support the AP team, balancing workloads, setting priorities, and providing ongoing coaching to maintain strong performance.

• Evaluate and authorize complex or high-dollar invoice activity to confirm adherence to company policies, financial controls, and audit standards.

• Monitor vendor account reconciliations and drive prompt resolution of payment discrepancies such as duplicates, short pays, missing invoices, credits, and unapplied amounts.

• Serve as the main point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders on escalated payment matters, helping resolve issues and maintain productive business relationships.

• Oversee payment cycles for both purchase order and non-purchase order transactions, verifying completeness and compliance before release.

• Partner with finance leadership during month-end close by supporting accruals, journal entries, reporting, and other AP-related deliverables.

• Maintain audit readiness by organizing documentation, responding to audit requests, and reinforcing compliance with internal controls and financial procedures.

• Identify practical opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy in the AP process while preserving operational continuity and avoiding workflow disruption.

Must have Coupa experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• At least 7 years of progressive accounts payable experience in a corporate setting, including 2 or more years in a supervisory or management role.

• Demonstrated experience using JD Edwards and Coupa, with the ability to guide team members on effective system usage.

• Solid understanding of accounts payable operations, invoice coding, and core accounting principles.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with vendors, leadership, and cross-functional teams.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while keeping operations on track.