Senior Accounts Payable Manager

Position Summary

The Senior Accounts Payable Manager will lead the organization's accounts payable and purchasing functions, with responsibility for vendor payments, procurement activities, contract administration, expense management, and related financial controls. This position will focus on maintaining accurate and timely processes while strengthening operational controls, improving workflows, and leveraging technology to increase efficiency.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who is comfortable managing day-to-day operations while also identifying opportunities to modernize processes. This individual will collaborate closely with Finance, internal business partners, vendors, and external service providers.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Payment Operations

• Direct the full accounts payable lifecycle, including invoice review, approvals, payment processing, contract verification, and employee expense reimbursements.

• Maintain accurate and timely payment activity in accordance with established financial policies and applicable requirements.

• Oversee corporate purchasing and employee card programs.

• Develop, maintain, and communicate AP procedures and operating standards.

• Provide administrative oversight of electronic procurement and payment platforms.

Procurement & Vendor Relations

• Establish and maintain efficient purchasing practices that support organizational financial objectives and controls.

• Manage vendor relationships and serve as an escalation point for payment concerns, discrepancies, and service-related issues.

• Maintain accurate and appropriately secured supplier documentation, including banking details and tax records.

• Coordinate relationships with third-party service providers, including travel-related vendors.

• Evaluate payment options to improve efficiency while controlling transaction costs.

Controls, Compliance & Audit Support

• Strengthen financial controls designed to protect organizational assets and reduce risk.

• Support compliance with applicable tax requirements, including sales and use tax and annual vendor reporting.

• Partner with internal and external auditors by preparing documentation and responding to audit requests.

• Review invoice coding and expenses for consistency with approved budgets and financial guidelines.

Systems & Process Optimization

• Evaluate AP and procurement workflows to identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and increased efficiency.

• Utilize ERP and financial technology solutions to reduce manual processing and strengthen accuracy.

• Support responsible adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, within procurement and financial processes.

• Monitor developments in accounting practices, technology, and AP/procurement operations.

• Support system upgrades and implementations, including participation in ERP evaluation and deployment initiatives.

Reporting & Financial Analysis

• Develop reporting related to accounts payable activity, outstanding items, purchasing trends, employee expenses, and supplier spending.

• Perform periodic reconciliation of prepaid accounts.

• Track operational measures and identify opportunities to strengthen team performance and service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline; comparable professional experience may also be considered.

• Approximately 7+ years of progressive experience across accounts payable, finance, procurement, or supply chain functions.

• At least 5 years of directly relevant accounts payable experience.

• Previous experience leading or managing employees and/or financial operations.

• Strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals, financial controls, tax compliance, and payment processes.

• Experience working with ERP, accounting, and automated procure-to-pay platforms.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Demonstrated success improving financial processes and implementing automation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401k retirement account.

Pay Details: $45.00 to $54.00 per hour

Search managed by: Matthew Nolan

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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