Assistant Manager Accounts Payable

About the Opportunity

A well-established, employee-owned organization in the construction and infrastructure industry is seeking an Assistant Accounts Payable Manager to join its accounting team. This company has a strong reputation throughout New England, a collaborative culture, and a proven track record of employee retention and growth.

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This position offers excellent long-term stability, strong benefits, employee ownership participation, and the opportunity to play a key role within a growing accounting department.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Annual discretionary bonus program
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Stable and growing organization
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to supervise and mentor staff

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounts payable operations and workflow.
• Supervise and support AP staff members.
• Review, process, and maintain vendor invoices and related documentation.
• Assist with invoice batching, posting, and filing activities.
• Review employee expense reimbursements and route for approval.
• Manage vendor onboarding, documentation, and account setup.
• Maintain vendor records to ensure accurate payment processing and tax compliance.
• Assist with weekly payment runs and ensure accuracy of AP transactions.
• Investigate and resolve vendor inquiries and escalated payment issues.
• Process and reconcile corporate credit card activity.
• Collaborate with project teams and operational leaders to ensure timely invoice approvals.
• Support annual budgeting processes and maintain budget information within the accounting system.
• Prepare annual 1099 reporting and related compliance filings.
• Generate reports and analyses for accounting leadership as needed.
• Escalate complex issues and process concerns to accounting management.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience.
• Prior experience leading, mentoring, or supervising staff preferred.
• Construction, project-based, or related industry experience is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across multiple departments.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and handling high-volume transactions.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. xhyhwjd
• Experience with ERP/accounting software; construction accounting platforms are a plus.