Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization's Accounts Payable function, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, vendor payments, and financial transactions. This role leads the Accounts Payable team, maintains strong internal controls, and leverages Workday to optimize AP processes, support financial reporting, and drive operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operations of the Accounts Payable department, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, vendor payments, and check runs.
• Lead, coach, and develop Accounts Payable staff while establishing performance expectations and promoting continuous improvement.
• Administer and optimize the Accounts Payable function within Workday, including invoice processing, supplier management, payment processing, reporting, and workflow approvals.
• Ensure invoices are accurately coded and approved in accordance with company policies and financial controls.
• Oversee vendor onboarding and maintenance, ensuring accurate supplier records and tax documentation.
• Reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and resolve payment issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, GAAP, internal controls, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Partner with Project Management, Procurement, Payroll, and Operations to resolve invoice, purchase order, and payment issues.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, reporting, and audit requests.
• Develop, monitor, and report Accounts Payable metrics to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.
• Assist with Workday system enhancements, testing, upgrades, and implementation of AP best practices.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Work Experience

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Hands-on Workday Financial Management/Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience managing invoice workflows, supplier records, payment processing, and financial reporting within Workday.
• Experience leading process improvements and implementing workflow efficiencies.

Preferred:

• Experience within the construction, engineering, or project-based industry.
• Experience supporting external audits and financial reporting.
• Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) or similar certification.