Accounts Payable Supervisor

Ephrata Headquarters, 30 C St SW, Ephrata, WA 98823, USA

Closing Date to Apply: Open Until Filled

Salary: $97,495 - $161,106

Midpoint: $129,301

Grant PUD posts the full salary range for each position. The midpoint is provided as a reference point and is not a guaranteed starting pay. Starting pay is based on job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, internal alignment, and organizational needs. Most new hires are typically placed between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

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Position Summary

Under administrative direction, the Accounts Payable (AP) Supervisor oversees the organization’s accounts payable operations to maximize accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in the payment process. This position supervises accounts payable staff and oversees daily activities including paying vendors, reimbursing employees, and administering the Grant PUD Procurement Card (PCard) program. The AP Supervisor develops policies and internal control processes that ensure transactions are recorded accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with Grant PUD goals and applicable policies, laws, and regulations.

This position collaborates with functional departments to implement process improvements within the organization to reduce cycle time, increase productivity, and provide a high level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Functions

• Develops, implements, and continuously improves accounts payable policies and procedures to ensure efficient and compliant processing of transactions and compliance with internal controls and external regulations.
• Manages the PCard program and employee expense reimbursement, including policy and procedure development, training and compliance oversight.
• Reviews and approves accounts payable entries and reconciliations for accuracy, completeness, and compliance, including trade AP, retainage, employee expenses and PCard reconciliations.
• Supports month‑end and year‑end close processes by reviewing, approving, and validating AP‑related transactions and reconciliations.
• Assists with sales and use tax accounting guidance, filings, and processes. Manages accurate and timely tax documentation preparation.
• Identifies policy, process, internal control, or technology weaknesses in the procurement to payment business process and proposes solutions.
• Oversees resolution of inquiries and issues related to AP processing, reporting and distribution. Acts as the first‑level escalation point for complex errors or discrepancies.
• Demonstrates proficiency with accounts payable software and related financial systems, including understanding of system setup, configuration, and functionality.
• Monitors AP processes using key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure goals, deadlines, and service levels are met and analyzes key metrics to identify process improvements, pay cycle optimization and cash flow opportunities.
• Facilitates internal and external audits by providing required documentation, reconciliations, and reports.
• Performs special projects, as needed.
• Recruits, hires, trains and develops AP staff and provides constructive, timely feedback and performance evaluations.
• Supports team development and fosters a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Oversees day‑to‑day activities of the AP operations, within Grant PUD policies and operational guidelines.
• Ensures supervisory practices align with Grant PUD policies and applicable laws.
• Exercises judgement in structuring work, delegating tasks, and ensuring objectives are met accurately and within deadlines.
• In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS‑TA‑POL‑001.
• Demonstrates commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD/IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence. The incumbent should be familiar with these…