Accounts Payable Supervisor

Charter Manufacturing
  • Mequon, Wisconsin
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better.  Join the team and become part of our family!

    Accounts Payable Supervisor

    Position Overview

    We’re looking for a motivated and results-driven Accounts Payable leader to join our Finance team. In this role, you’ll partner closely with Finance stakeholders and Accounts Payable Specialists to ensure accurate transactions, strong financial controls, and timely reporting.

    You’ll play a key role in maintaining and optimizing our expense reporting system while driving efficiency and consistency across Shared Services processes. This is a great opportunity to lead a high-performing team and influence continuous improvement within a dynamic environment.

    What You’ll Bring (Minimum Qualifications)

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
    • 3+ years of accounting or general business experience
    • 1+ year of leadership or supervisory experience
    • Strong working knowledge of Accounts Payable systems and processes
    • Analytical mindset with the ability to independently evaluate and resolve AP-related issues
    • Experience in a Shared Services or high-volume transactional accounting environment
    • Customer-first approach with strong collaboration skills
    • Proven ability to lead and contribute in a team environment
    • Experience with ERP systems and data analysis/reporting
    • Ability to develop, interpret, and improve policies and procedures
    • Strong initiative and ability to work independently
    • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
    • Demonstrated focus on continuous improvement and process optimization
    • Excellent communication skills and exceptional attention to detail

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
    • 5+ years of related experience
    • Knowledge of general accounting practices and financial controls
    • Experience in business process improvement initiatives
    • Familiarity with automated AP systems (e.g., Newgen, OnBase, or similar tools)
    • Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-changing business environment

    What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

    • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Accounts Payable professionals to drive performance and engagement
    • Provide direction and support on departmental strategic initiatives
    • Oversee monthly general ledger reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial data
    • Manage and maintain AP systems (including OnBase), providing training and support as needed
    • Identify process improvement opportunities and lead implementation efforts
    • Participate in or lead finance-related projects and cross-functional initiatives
    • Ensure timely and accurate 1099 reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements
    • Review AP transactions, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues proactively
    • Deliver daily and monthly reporting, insights, and performance metrics
    • Monitor team performance and manage workload allocation effectively
    • Support the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and documentation
    • Assist with internal and external audits
    • Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support to the AP team
    • Support month-end close activities, including reconciliations and reporting
    • Ensure adherence to Environmental, Quality, and Safety standards

    Why Join Us

    • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on finance operations and process improvement
    • Collaborative and supportive team environment
    • Leadership role with visibility across Finance and Shared Services
    • Continuous learning and professional development opportunities

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    We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMequon, Wisconsin

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Expense Reporting Softwareunmatched
    • External Auditunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Controlunmatched
    • Financial Operationsunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Internal Auditunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Operations Processesunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Policy Developmentunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Process Developmentunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched

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