Accounts Payable Manager

A growing company in the Westchase area of Houston is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the full-cycle accounts payable function. This role will report directly to the Controller and be responsible for managing vendor payments, invoice processing, AP controls, reconciliations, and ongoing process improvements.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys owning the AP function in a stable, professional environment with a manageable invoice volume of approximately 50 invoices per cycle.

• Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice review, coding, approvals, payment processing, and vendor communication
• Ensure invoices are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policies and internal controls
• Oversee weekly check runs, ACH payments, wire transfers, and other vendor payment activity
• Maintain vendor records, W-9s, payment terms, and assist with annual 1099 preparation
• Reconcile AP aging, vendor statements, and related general ledger accounts
• Partner with internal departments to resolve invoice discrepancies, approval delays, and payment questions
• Assist the Controller with month-end close, accruals, reporting, and audit support
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, documentation, and workflow efficiency
• Ensure compliance with company policies, approval limits, and accounting procedures

• 5+ years of accounts payable experience, with prior AP leadership or ownership of the AP function preferred
• Strong understanding of full-cycle AP, vendor management, payment processing, and account reconciliations
• Bilingual in English & Spanish strongly preferred
• Experience supporting month-end close, accruals, and audit requests
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Ability to communicate professionally with vendors, internal departments, and accounting leadership
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems
• Comfortable working in a hands-on AP role while also improving processes and controls

This position offers a base salary in the $85,000 – $90,000 range, depending on experience, along with a professional work environment and the opportunity to work closely with accounting leadership.