Accounts Payable Supervisor / Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor / Manager to lead and optimize the accounts payable operations within our organization. Based in Cincinnati Ohio, this role will involve managing financial processes, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, and overseeing timely vendor payments. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills and a focus on process improvement to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Responsibilities :

• Supervise the daily activities of the accounts payable team, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Complete month-end close processes, including preparing reconciliations for the balance sheet.
• Oversee weekly accounts payable check runs and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Develop and monitor metrics to evaluate performance, identify inefficiencies, and drive process improvements.
• Support annual audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit inquiries for accounts payable functions.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors for corporate travel and purchase card programs, ensuring adherence to internal policies and accounting workflows.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain team to review payment terms, enhance working capital, and negotiate payment discounts.
• Assess and recommend payables software solutions that align with company systems to standardize processes.
• Recruit, train, and mentor accounts payable staff to build a high-performing team.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the department’s objectives.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounts payable or related financial operations.
• Proficiency in processing accounts payable tasks, including coding invoices and managing check runs.
• Familiarity with Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments and electronic payment systems.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Experience with vendor management and negotiating payment terms.
• Proven ability to implement process improvements and monitor performance metrics.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to evaluate and integrate software solutions to enhance accounts payable operations.