Accounts Payable Manager | International | Pearl River, NY

Accounts Payable Manager | Active International | Pearl River, NY

AMS Pearl River, New York, United States Accounting/Finance

At Active, your growth drives our success. Together, we deliver results that matter — for our clients, our partners, and each other.

You’ll work across asset remarketing, media trade buying, and new business sales — surrounded by people who are curious, creative, and driven to learn every facet of the business. We work hard, celebrate wins, and find joy in solving challenges together.

As part of AMS’s award‑winning, people‑first culture, you’ll benefit from the same commitment to inclusion, recognition, and growth that drives success across all our brands.

We’re looking for an experienced, hands‑on Accounts Payable Manager who enjoys being close to the work and leading a team that keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes. In this role, you’ll oversee daily AP operations, support and develop a talented team, and partner closely with accounting and other departments across the organization.

This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in building strong processes, values collaboration, and likes rolling up their sleeves in a fast‑paced, supportive environment.

• Lead Accounts Payable Operations
  • Oversee the full accounts payable lifecycle—from invoice receipt and coding through approvals and payment processing
  • Review and approve invoices and payment runs (ACH, check, wire, and credit card) in line with company policies
  • Ensure invoices are processed accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with payment terms
  • Troubleshoot invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor questions with a solutions‑first mindset
  • Oversee the travel and entertainment (T&E) system, including setup, maintenance, and user support
  • Support AP/AR offsets, funding needs, credit card variance analysis, and refund processing
  • Oversee vendor setup and maintenance, including W‑9 collection and 1099 reporting support
• Lead & Support the AP Team
  • Provide day‑to‑day leadership, guidance, and training to the accounts payable team
  • Help prioritize workloads and keep things moving during peak periods
  • Support team development through coaching, feedback, and knowledge sharing
  • Make sure procedures and controls are followed—without losing sight of efficiency
• Compliance, Reporting & Close
  • Maintain strong internal controls and clean audit trails
  • Support internal and external audits related to accounts payable
  • Prepare and review AP aging and related reports
  • Assist with month‑end close activities and reconciliations
  • Proactively flag risks, issues, or unusual trends to accounting leadership
  • Look for ways to make AP processes more efficient, accurate, and scalable
  • Partner with accounting and other teams to solve problems and streamline workflows
  • Support system upgrades and process improvement initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5-10 years of progressive accounts payable experience
• Previous experience leading or supervising AP staff
• Strong understanding of AP processes and internal controls
• Comfort working with ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel

• Experience in a high‑volume or multi‑entity environment
• Hands‑on experience with ERPs such as Net Suite, SAP, Oracle, Workday, Sage, or similar systems
• Experience supporting audits or compliance initiatives

• Detail‑oriented, with a strong commitment to accuracy
• Organized and able to juggle multiple priorities
• Calm, solutions‑focused approach to problem‑solving
• Clear and professional communicator
• Collaborative, hands‑on leadership style

• Hybrid work environment
• Fast‑paced but supportive team culture
• Opportunities to make an impact and improve how things work
• Peak workloads around close and audit cycles—but strong teamwork to get through them

AMS is a global media solutions company built on growth for the brands we serve and the people who power us.

Across our brands Active International, XACTV, and Involved Media, we connect talent, technology, and insight to help leading companies grow.

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