Accounts Payable Supervisor

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Open the Door to Your Future with Clopay Corporation, a powerhouse of innovation, safety, and design, leading the industry in providing groundbreaking high-performance closure solutions for both homes and businesses.

We currently have an opening for an Accounts Payable Supervisor in our Mason, Ohio location.

Summary:

The AP Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable department, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and timely, vendor inquiries are resolved efficiently, and departmental workflows operate effectively. This role provides leadership and support to the AP team while promoting accountability, cross-training, process improvement, and strong internal controls. The AP Supervisor serves as the primary coordinator of AP activities and works closely with management to ensure departmental goals are achieved.

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Accounts Payable operations and workflow.
• Monitor invoice processing to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Manage workload distribution and department priorities.
• Ensure vendor inquiries and payment issues are resolved promptly.
• Oversee vendor maintenance activities and related controls.
• Monitor aging items, payment deadlines, and processing backlogs.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.

Team Leadership

• Provide day-to-day direction and support to AP staff.
• Promote accountability, communication, and teamwork.
• Assist with workload balancing and resource planning.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and cross-training throughout the department.
• Address operational issues and escalate concerns as needed.

Process Improvement & Controls

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Partner with management on process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and support standard operating procedures and process documentation.
• Monitor departmental performance and key metrics.

Vendor & Customer Support

• Serve as the primary escalation point for vendor-related issues.
• Coordinate resolution of complex invoice and payment concerns.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders and vendors.

Reporting & Special Projects

• Assist with audits and compliance reviews.
• Support reporting requests and department projects.
• Participate in system and process enhancement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including coaching, cross-training, process improvement, or coordinating the work of others.
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience preferred but not required.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage competing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Success Factors

• Lead through collaboration, communication, and accountability.
• Effectively coordinate departmental workflow and priorities.
• Balance productivity, accuracy, and customer service.
• Support process consistency and continuous improvement.
• Build strong working relationships across the organization.
• Promote cross-training and operational continuity.
• Help create a positive, solutions-oriented team environment.

Why Choose a Career with Us?

We don't just manufacture doors; we engineer the "front door" of the American dream and the security of global commerce. At Clopay, we believe our strength lies in our people. From our design engineers to our manufacturing associates and delivery drivers, every member of the team plays a vital role in our success.

Our team members thrive because we prioritize:

• Unrivaled Scale: Work for a market leader with a massive manufacturing footprint and a reputation for excellence that spans nearly two centuries.
• A Culture of "What's Next": We invest heavily in automation, sustainable materials, and smart-home integration to stay ahead of the curve.
• Commitment to People: As a Griffon Corporation company, we provide the stability of a large organization with the tight-knit, collaborative feel of a specialized craft team.
• A Legacy of Expertise: Join our "Pioneer Club"—a group of over 440 employees who have been with us for 20 years or more. We offer the stability of a market leader and a place where you can truly grow a lifelong career.
• Commitment to Innovation: We aren't just keeping up with industry trends; we're setting them. Whether it's our exclusive WINDCODE® technology or our award-winning designs, we provide the tools for you to do your best work.
• Community Focused: Our success is linked to the well-being of our neighbors and communities. Through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Clopay employees help provide homes and security to families in the communities where we live and work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disclaimer: "This posting does not constitute a contract or guarantee of employment or compensation. Compensation ranges and employment terms are subject to change at the company's discretion based on skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, market conditions and geographical location."

"The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. The above statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the incumbent in this position. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time."