Accounts Payable Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-performing payables function for a manufacturing organization. This contract opportunity is ideal for an Accounts Payable Manager who can combine strong leadership with operational discipline to ensure vendor payments are accurate, timely, and fully compliant. The role will oversee daily AP activities, strengthen controls, support financial close activities, and drive continuous improvement across payment workflows and vendor processes.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the daily operations of the accounts payable team, setting priorities and ensuring invoices, credits, expenses, and payment requests are handled accurately and on schedule.

• Coach, develop, and evaluate AP staff while creating a productive team environment focused on accuracy, accountability, and service.

• Review invoice coding, purchase order alignment, and receiving documentation to support proper three-way match procedures before payment approval.

• Authorize and oversee payment cycles across checks, ACH, and wire transfers, ensuring disbursements follow agreed terms and internal approval standards.

• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment variances, and vendor account issues in partnership with internal departments and external suppliers.

• Maintain vendor master records, including banking and tax details, to support reliable payments and accurate reporting.

• Partner with Finance during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close to prepare accrual support, reconcile balances, and improve expense recognition.

• Produce reporting on aging, outstanding liabilities, and cash requirements to help management monitor obligations and payment timing.

• Evaluate current AP procedures and recommend enhancements to workflows, automation, and system usage, including improvements tied to Epicor and related business processes.

• 5+ years of accounts payable experience, including leadership responsibility within a high-volume environment.

• Demonstrated knowledge of invoice coding, check runs, ACH processing, and vendor payment controls.

• Experience managing AP operations within a manufacturing setting or a similarly process-driven organization.

• Proficiency with ERP systems and the ability to use technology to improve efficiency and accuracy.

• Strong understanding of reconciliations, internal controls, tax-related compliance requirements, and financial close support.

• Proven ability to analyze issues, solve problems, and manage competing deadlines with close attention to detail.

• Effective communication and team leadership skills with the ability to work across finance, operations, and vendor contacts.