Supervisor, Accounts Payable

Why you’ll love it here!

+ Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet, and Legal Insurance

+ 401k
+ Community Service Day

+ Spotlight Awards

+ National Sales Excellence Awards

+ CFSP Prep Certification Program

• The Accounts Payable Supervisor reports to the AP Manager
• Located in Cleveland, OH
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Accounts Payable Supervisor with proven expertise to lead our accounts payable team. The Accounts Payable Supervisor will play a critical role in overseeing and optimizing the accounts payable function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient payment operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to contribute to the strategic growth and development of our finance department.

• Provide leadership and supervision to the accounts payable team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Conduct performance evaluations, set performance goals, and provide ongoing feedback.

• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable processes, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, debit/credit memos, and payments.
• Review and approve high-value and complex invoices, ensuring adherence to company policies and accounting standards.

• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with key vendors.
• Act as the primary point of contact for escalated vendor inquiries and issue resolution.

• Lead and oversee weekly vendor check runs, ensuring proper matching of vouchers to cash requirements reports.
• Monitor and optimize payment schedules to maximize discounts while managing cash flow.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the accounts payable function.
• Implement best practices and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in payment operations.

• Conduct regular audits of accounts payable transactions to ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits related to accounts payable.

• Lead the maintenance of vendor files, including setting up new vendors, updating information, and negotiating extended payment terms.

• Generate reports related to accounts payable metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Provide insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making.

• Ensure all new vendors have W-9 forms on file and maintain compliance with tax reporting requirements.

• Provide training and development opportunities for accounts payable team members.
• Stay current on industry best practices and technological advancements.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and inspire a team.
• Exceptional knowledge of accounts payable processes and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to resolve complex vendor issues and discrepancies.
• Strategic thinker with a focus on process improvement.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.
• A demonstrated track record of completing tasks accurately and on time.

• 5 – 6 years of progressive experience in accounts payable, or equivalent Military or practical experience.
• Proven experience in leading and optimizing accounts payable processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems, with advanced knowledge of SX being advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to provide insights for decision-making.
• Team management and leadership experience.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check post offer acceptance.