Accounts Payable Supervisor

The Judge Group is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor for a growing manufacturer in the New Orleans, Louisiana area. This position directs accounts payable activities, guides team members, and ensures compliance with financial standards and regulations.

WORKSITE

Onsite

MUST HAVE

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum two years overseeing accounts payable teams or holding a leadership role in accounts payable.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Accounts Payable Supervisor oversees the accounts payable department, directs daily operations, and ensures invoices and payments are processed accurately and efficiently across multiple sites. This role enforces financial controls, regulatory compliance, and pursues process improvements for enhanced performance.
• Direct, mentor, and support accounts payable personnel, including managing schedules, distributing workloads, conducting performance assessments, and facilitating cross-training.
• Establish department goals, service benchmarks, and priorities to maintain prompt invoice handling and vendor communication.
• Administer payments to vendors using checks, electronic transfers, wire payments, and other digital methods.
• Address and resolve issues related to invoices, vendor questions, payment discrepancies, and outstanding balances.
• Review accounts payable reports to detect inconsistencies, duplicate payments, unused credits, and areas needing improvement.
• Keep vendor information up to date and ensure all documentation meets procedural and compliance standards.
• Maintain compliance with internal policies, financial controls, tax obligations, and relevant state and federal laws.
• Supervise accounts payable operations within Microsoft Dynamics 365 and other financial platforms.
• Work with IT and accounting teams to advance system upgrades, automation, and workflow enhancements.
• Organize month-end closing tasks, including account reconciliation, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Generate and analyze accounts payable reports and performance indicators.
• Collaborate with treasury, procurement, and accounting teams to resolve operational issues.
• Support internal and external audits by supplying necessary records and documentation.
• Convey department priorities, timelines, and procedures to ensure consistent practices across all locations.
• Seek ways to reinforce internal controls and optimize departmental processes.
• Handle additional responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong organizational skills with proven capacity to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, management, vendors, and cross-functional groups.
• Experience identifying and executing process improvements.
• Ability to safeguard confidential financial information and exercise sound judgment.
• Willingness to work extra hours during financial closing periods.
• Extensive accounts payable background, including at least two years in a supervisory position preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar ERP platforms.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounts payable procedures, reconciliations, internal controls, and tax compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel functions such as pivot tables, lookups, and financial reporting.
• Background in high-volume accounts payable environments preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic payment systems, ERP rollouts, or process automation is a plus.

BENEFITS

• This company offers health, vacation, and other benefits with this position.

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