Accounts Payable Operations Manager

JOB TITLE:

Accounts Payable Operations Manager

LOCATION:

Livermore, California (Onsite)

REPORTS TO:

Operations Controller

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Full-Time

The Accounts Payable Operations Manager serves as the primary leader of accounts payable operations supporting a complex multi-entity restaurant organization operating more than 260 locations across multiple states.

Reporting to the Operations Controller, this position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of accounts payable transactions, vendor payments, reconciliations, credit card accounting activities, and month-end accounting support.

This is a hands‑on role that requires a leader who is willing to roll up their sleeves, investigate issues, resolve discrepancies, improve processes, and actively participate in day-to-day accounting operations while driving accountability across internal and outsourced teams.

The ideal candidate combines strong accounts payable and accounting knowledge with process management, vendor management, problem-solving, continuous improvement, technology adoption, and organizational leadership skills.

• Serve as the primary accounts payable liaison with the Company’s outsourced accounting partner.
• Coordinate and prioritize AP-related workflow activities.
• Review transaction coding, account classifications, allocations, and payment processing accuracy.
• Ensure costs billed to management, operating, and real estate entities are appropriately recorded and allocated.
• Monitor work quality, timeliness, and service levels.
• Identify recurring issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with outsourced accounting personnel.
• Assist in training outsourced accounting personnel on Company-specific accounting requirements and procedures.
• Support the Operations Controller in driving accountability, accuracy, and timeliness of AP-related activities.

• Manage day‑to‑day accounts payable operations across multiple concepts and entities.
• Review accounts payable aging reports and payment recommendations.
• Coordinate weekly payment processing activities, including checks, ACH payments, and other approved payment methods.
• Ensure vendor invoices are processed accurately and timely.
• Assist with vendor onboarding, maintenance, and issue resolution.
• Monitor vendor compliance and maintain positive vendor relationships.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, coding questions, allocation issues, and vendor inquiries.
• Roll up your sleeves to investigate and resolve complex accounting and operational issues as they arise.
• Support acquisitions, new store openings, and special projects as assigned.

• Oversee credit card transaction accounting processes and supporting documentation requirements.
• Review coding and supporting documentation for credit card transactions.
• Ensure timely collection and retention of receipts and supporting documentation.
• Assist with month‑end reconciliation of credit card activity.
• Support compliance with Company purchasing and expense policies.

• Assist with monthly close activities related to accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
• Review and support AP‑related accruals and reconciliations.
• Review vendor statements and account reconciliations.
• Assist with prepaid expense tracking and related accounting support.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Assist with financial reporting support related to AP activities.
• Ensure AP‑related activities are completed accurately and timely to support monthly close deadlines.

• Continuously evaluate AP processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and internal controls.
• Support automation initiatives and workflow enhancements.
• Develop, document, and maintain AP procedures and best practices.
• Leverage technology tools, reporting platforms, and AI‑powered solutions to improve productivity, research, documentation, issue resolution, and process effectiveness.
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