Accounts Payable Supervisor

Description

A growing, private equity-backed organization is seeking a hands-on Accounts Payable Lead to support and strengthen the AP function during a period of operational growth. This is a key role focused on process cleanup, vendor management, and improving accuracy and efficiency within a high-volume environment.

This position will report into Finance leadership and serve as the primary owner of day-to-day AP operations.

Position Overview

The Accounts Payable Lead will be responsible for overseeing the full AP cycle, resolving discrepancies, cleaning up historical records, and implementing process improvements. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of a developing AP function.

Key Responsibilities

+ Own the full-cycle accounts payable process from invoice receipt through payment

+ Clean up AP backlog, reconcile vendor accounts, and resolve discrepancies

+ Review and process high-volume invoices with strong attention to accuracy

+ Manage vendor communications, payment inquiries, and statement reconciliations

+ Support month-end close related to AP, accruals, and expense coding

+ Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and controls

+ Maintain accurate records and documentation for audit readiness

+ Partner with Accounting and Operations teams to ensure proper expense tracking

+ Assist with system and workflow optimization as needed

Requirements

Qualifications

+ 4+ years of Accounts Payable experience (full-cycle preferred)

+ Experience in high-volume AP environments (manufacturing, distribution, construction, or similar a plus)

+ Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, reconciliations)

+ Proven experience with AP cleanup, reconciliations, and process improvement

+ Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

+ Comfortable working onsite in a fast-paced environment

+ ERP experience required (Quick Books, Net Suite, SAP, Sage, etc.)

Preferred (Not Required)

+ Experience serving as a senior AP specialist or informal AP lead

+ Exposure to inventory, vendor-heavy, or multi-entity environments

+ Experience in a PE-backed or high-growth company

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