Accounts Payable Manager

Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to lead daily payables operations for a fast-paced organization in the distribution industry based in Glen Allen, Virginia. This role oversees high-volume invoice processing while guiding a team of five staff members to ensure timely, accurate payments and strong financial controls. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounts payable expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to improve workflow efficiency in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

- Direct the end-to-end accounts payable cycle, ensuring invoices are reviewed, coded, approved, and processed accurately.

- Supervise, coach, and prioritize the work of a five-person accounts payable team to maintain productivity and service quality.

- Manage a large volume of vendor invoices while meeting internal deadlines and payment schedules.

- Oversee payment execution through check runs and ACH transactions, confirming completeness and accuracy before release.

- Review invoice coding and allocation details to support proper financial reporting and compliance with company policies.

- Resolve payment discrepancies, vendor questions, and processing issues in a timely and thorough manner.

- Monitor accounts payable workflows and recommend process improvements that strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.

- Partner with finance and operational stakeholders to support smooth month-end close activities related to payables.

Requirements - Proven experience leading accounts payable operations in a high-volume environment.

- Prior people management experience with the ability to guide and develop a small team.

- Strong working knowledge of invoice coding, invoice review, and payment processing procedures.

- Hands-on experience managing check runs and ACH payments.

- Solid understanding of accounts payable controls, accuracy standards, and deadline management.

- Ability to investigate discrepancies and communicate effectively with vendors and internal partners.

- Proficiency with accounting systems and standard business software used in payables operations.

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