Accounts Payable Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manage r to oversee day-to-day payables operations for a mining organization in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This position will lead a high-performing AP function focused on accurate invoice handling, timely disbursements, strong financial controls, and responsive support for vendors and internal teams. The role is well suited for someone who combines leadership ability with deep knowledge of accounts payable practices and a drive to improve efficiency across the payment cycle.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the accounts payable team by providing direction, coaching, performance feedback, and ongoing development support.

• Manage the end-to-end invoice-to-payment workflow, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and within established deadlines.

• Review daily workloads, assign priorities, and maintain service levels for invoice coding, approvals, check runs, and ACH payments.

• Oversee reconciliations connected to accounts payable activities and support accurate financial close processes at month-end.

• Apply and uphold internal controls to maintain compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and audit expectations.

• Resolve complex payment issues, invoice discrepancies, and vendor concerns while serving as the main escalation resource for the AP function.

• Build productive relationships with suppliers and internal business partners to improve communication and strengthen process reliability.

• Evaluate current procedures, identify opportunities for automation or efficiency gains, and recommend improvements that reduce cost and manual effort.

• Prepare reporting on accounts payable performance, operational metrics, and outstanding items for leadership review.

• Support audit activities by organizing documentation and responding to requests related to payables transactions and controls.

• At least 5 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting roles.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience leading or supervising a team in a finance environment.
• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable operations, internal controls, and financial compliance practices.
• Hands-on experience with invoice coding, check processing, ACH payments, and SAP or similar enterprise accounting systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, especially tools used for reporting, communication, and data analysis.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across departments and with external vendors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.