TEMP Accounts Payable Supervisor

TEMP TO HIRE AP Supervisor

Location: Akron, OH 44311
Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm (Hybrid)

Our client in the manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to join their finance team in Akron, OH on a temp-to-hire basis
. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with strong full-cycle AP experience and leadership skills who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-location environment and is looking for long-term growth.

As an Accounts Payable Supervisor
, you will be responsible for:

• Supervising and leading the Accounts Payable team, including training, performance management, and daily workload distribution.

• Overseeing full-cycle accounts payable operations across multiple plant locations.

• Managing high-volume invoice processing, ensuring timely and accurate entry and approval workflows.

• Reviewing and ensuring proper coding of invoices according to GL accounts, cost centers, and company policies.

• Overseeing 3-way matching processes (purchase order, invoice, and receiving documentation).

• Coordinating and managing weekly payment runs, including ACH, checks, and wire transfers, while aligning with company cash flow requirements.

• Serving as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and resolving invoice discrepancies or payment disputes.

• Collaborating with Procurement, Receiving, and Plant Operations to ensure accurate invoice processing and issue resolution.

• Supporting month-end close activities including AP accruals, account reconciliations, and reporting.

• Preparing and analyzing AP aging reports, KPIs, and performance metrics for leadership review.

• Assisting with internal and external audit requests and maintaining organized documentation for compliance.

• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing efficiencies within the AP function.

• Occasionally traveling to plant locations as needed to support AP operations.

• Minimum 2-4 years of Accounts Payable experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or high-volume environment.

• At least 1 year of supervisory or team lead experience within an AP or accounting team.

• Strong knowledge of 3-way matching (PO, invoice, receiving) and invoice processing workflows.

• Experience with
  large ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar platforms.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  , especially Excel for reporting and data analysis.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage high-volume invoice processing and meet tight deadlines.

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and vendors.

• Temp-to-hire opportunity with strong potential for permanent placement.

• High visibility and interaction across multiple departments and leadership levels.

• Collaborative and team-oriented culture.

• Opportunity to lead, mentor, and develop an AP team.

• Ability to drive process improvements in a multi-location environment.
• Competitive compensation and opportunity for long-term career growth.