Accounts Payable Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to support a paper and packaging operation in DeSoto, Kansas. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on leader who can bring structure, urgency, and operational discipline to a high-volume AP environment. The role will focus on improving invoice flow, strengthening team processes, and partnering with key stakeholders to restore consistent performance.

Responsibilities:
• Lead day-to-day accounts payable activities in a high-volume setting, ensuring invoices move efficiently from receipt through payment.
• Develop practical short-term approaches to reduce outstanding invoice volume and improve processing turnaround times.
• Work closely with external consultants and platform partners to investigate and correct system interface issues affecting invoice automation.
• Support testing efforts, validate process outcomes, and help implement fixes that improve reliability across AP workflows.
• Create and document standardized procedures for invoice intake, review, coding, approval, and payment execution.
• Establish clear prioritization methods so urgent and aging items are addressed in a consistent and organized manner.
• Train and guide AP staff on updated procedures, expectations, and best practices to improve accuracy and accountability.
• Define performance measures and reporting routines that provide visibility into backlog status, throughput, and overall AP effectiveness.• Proven leadership experience managing accounts payable operations in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of high-volume invoice processing, invoice coding, check runs, and ACH payment activities.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion; familiarity with Basware or similar invoice automation tools is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to improve workflows, introduce standardized processes, and drive measurable operational results.
• Experience partnering with external vendors, consultants, or cross-functional stakeholders to resolve process and system issues.
• Ability to balance strategic process improvement work with direct execution in day-to-day AP operations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a focus on problem solving and follow-through.