Supervisor, Accounting

The Accounts Payable Supervisor position will oversee the daily operations of the Accounts Payable (AP) function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, vendor payments, and related activities. The ideal candidate will use their Accounts Payable knowledge alongside our AP automation tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI), optical character recognition (OCR), and data analytics to automate manual processes, enhance fraud detection, and provide actionable insights regarding invoice and payment processes. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to process improvement.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plan, schedule, direct and monitor AP team activities by performing review of daily reports to assess workload balance and resolve potential payment issues. Utilization of Alteryx reports and Excel may be required to perform these reviews.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within the AP function. Prepare and present reports on key AP metrics, including aging analysis, payment cycles, and vendor spend.
• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., Procurement/Supply Chain, Field Offices) and vendors to address and resolve any invoice/payment related issues or discrepancies promptly.
• Coordinate with Treasury and GL teams for month-end close activities including accruals, reconciliations and reporting.
• Analyze transaction data for anomalies and report suspicious activity to mitigate the risk of fraud.
• Communicate to management any vendor, invoicing, or system related issues.
• Provide backup support to team members as required.
• Other tasks as assigned by management.