Position: Accounts Payable Manager
Location: One Pennsylvania Plaza, 26th Floor, New York, NY, USA
Assignment Duration: 6 Months
Start Date: November 23, 2026
End Date: May 22, 2027
Job Summary
The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and payments. This role is responsible for vendor onboarding and bank account verification, AP reconciliations, month-end closing, internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit support. The ideal candidate will have strong AP leadership experience, knowledge of SAP/ERP systems, expertise in fraud prevention and vendor banking controls, and the ability to manage teams and drive process improvements.
Oversee the review and approval of vendor invoices, purchase orders, non-PO payments, employee expense reports, reimbursements, and corporate card transactions.
Ensure compliance with company policies, approval limits, supporting documentation, accounting codes, and three-way matching requirements.
Manage vendor onboarding, bank account registration, verification, and bank detail change requests to prevent fraudulent transactions.
Independently validate vendor banking information and maintain proper verification records, approvals, and audit trails.
Manage vendor payment processing, payment runs, employee reimbursements, and resolution of rejected or disputed payments.
Oversee AP reconciliations, aging reports, accruals, and month-end/year-end closing activities.
Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with SOX requirements, company policies, and audit standards.
Identify and resolve duplicate payments, unauthorized banking changes, discrepancies, and other financial risks.
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits and implement corrective actions.
Lead, coach, and develop AP team members while managing workloads and performance.
Collaborate with Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve payment and invoice-related issues.
Develop AP performance metrics and drive process improvements, automation, and AI implementation initiatives.
| Location | New York, NY |
| Job Type | Contractor |
| Salary | $80,000–$100,000 Per Year |
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
Minimum 8–10 years of experience in Accounts Payable, vendor management, or related finance operations.
Strong experience managing vendor invoice approvals, employee expense reports, payment processing, and reimbursements.
Hands-on experience with vendor onboarding, vendor master data management, bank account registration, and bank change verification.
Knowledge of fraud prevention, segregation of duties, internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit processes.
Experience with AP reconciliations, accruals, aging reports, and month-end/year-end financial closing.
Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems; familiarity with vendor registration and expense management platforms preferred.
Strong leadership, team management, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and preferably Macros.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with AI tools and process automation is preferred.
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