Accounts Payable Manager Cheviot Hills, CA

Accounts Payable Manager

Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to support a high-volume finance operation in Los Angeles, California. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for a skilled candidate who can step in quickly, manage complex payable activities, and help maintain accurate, timely transaction processing. The position requires strong judgment, hands-on expertise with enterprise AP systems, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-moving paperless environment.

Candidates who can strengthen daily operations while providing dependable support to internal teams and vendors will thrive in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Manage complex accounts payable entry and review activities with a high level of accuracy across a large volume of transactions.
• Oversee invoice processing by verifying coding, matching purchase orders and receipts, and ensuring compliance with established controls.
• Coordinate payment activity, including check runs and ACH transactions, to support timely and accurate vendor disbursements.
• Perform account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payment or invoice issues in partnership with internal stakeholders and vendors.
• Monitor shared AP communications, respond to inquiries, and maintain consistent follow-up on outstanding items to keep workflows moving efficiently.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and operational support to offshore and local accounts payable team members when additional leadership is needed.
• Maintain vendor records within Oracle or a comparable ERP platform, ensuring data integrity and proper documentation.
• Identify workflow inefficiencies, recommend practical improvements, and assist with process-related tasks as business needs evolve.