Accounts Payable Manager

Seeking a highly organized and process-oriented Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-volume Accounts Payable team. This role is central to ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of all disbursements and the Accounts Payable month-end close process across multiple entities. The ideal candidate is a proven leader, skilled in change management, and highly proficient with automated disbursement systems, including PO Systems and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).

*** local candidates only***

*** 100% in office***

The Accounts Payable Manager will provide hands-on leadership and strategic oversight in four key areas:

• Manage and perform the Accounts Payable month-end close process for multiple entities, ensuring adherence to proper cut‑off procedures and accurate intercompany allocations.
• Carefully monitor and review weekly AP reports (rejected items, items on hold, returns) to ensure timely resolution and correct reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all internal and external audit requests.

• Drive continuous process improvements, automation, and change management initiatives across the entire AP lifecycle.
• Manage invoice workflow through the EDI system, ensuring proper internal controls, accurate expense subledger coding, and timely disbursements.
• Oversee critical tax compliance processes, including the timely processing of new vendor W‑9s and 1099s, as well as the preparation and filing for unclaimed property and escheatment.

• Build and maintain key relationships with internal departments, external vendors, and subsidiary personnel to ensure AP tasks conform to Company policies and control standards.
• Collaborate directly with internal and external subsidiaries to review and approve all timely disbursement obligations.

• Directly supervise the AP team, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of high-volume payables and all disbursement methods (ACH, wires, checks, recurring payments).
• Provide hands‑on management, guidance, and complex issue resolution for the team, including analyzing and resolving challenging payment and vendor issues.
• Continuously train and develop the team on updated system procedures, efficient workflows, and new system integrations/implementations.

• 7+ years of large corporate Accounts Payable experience with 3+ years of shared services experience supporting multiple entities.
• Demonstrated experience as a working manager with proven leadership qualities and a motivation for process improvements and efficiencies.
• High-level competency and thorough understanding of disbursement controls, internal controls, and AP functions.
• Systems Savvy:
  In‑depth knowledge of automated disbursement systems, PO Systems, EDI, and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, critical thinking, and analytical skills.

Fort Lauderdale, FL | $80,000-$80,000