Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accounts Payable Manager to lead and enhance the accounts payable function for a growing organization. This role is ideal for an experienced AP professional with a strong accounting foundation, deep understanding of GAAP principles, and expertise managing the full procure-to-pay process.
The ideal candidate will bring a process improvement mindset, experience documenting policies and procedures, and the ability to partner with accounting and operational teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and efficient AP operations.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and oversee the full accounts payable cycle from invoice receipt through payment processing and reconciliation.
Review invoice coding and approvals to ensure compliance with company policies and proper accounting treatment.
Apply strong accounting knowledge to distinguish between COGS, operating expenses, capital expenditures, prepaid assets, and accruals.
Partner with Accounting and Finance teams during month-end close to ensure AP activity is accurately recorded.
Analyze AP processes and identify opportunities for automation, efficiency gains, and improved internal controls.
Develop, update, and maintain AP policies, process documentation, workflow maps, and training materials.
Monitor vendor relationships and resolve complex payment, invoicing, and reconciliation issues.
Support audit requests and ensure adherence to company policies and GAAP requirements.
Prepare reporting and analytics related to AP performance, aging, processing metrics, and supplier spend.
Serve as a subject matter expert for AP processes and provide guidance to stakeholders across the organization.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including senior-level responsibilities.
Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and expense classification.
Experience managing AP operations in a high-volume environment.
Proven ability to evaluate, streamline, and improve business processes.
Experience documenting procedures, controls, and process guidelines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
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Location
Centerville, Virginia
Website
https://www.cbh.com
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounts Payableunmatched
Automationunmatched
Billingunmatched
Capital Expenditure (CAPEX)unmatched
Code Reviewsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)unmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Operational Expenditure (OPEX)unmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Payment Processingunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Pivot Tablesunmatched
Process Analysisunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Procure to Pay/Purchase to Pay (P2P)unmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
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