Accounts Payable Manager

Description We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to support a Contract engagement in Newark, Delaware. This role will focus on strengthening accounts payable operations by building practical procedures, improving consistency, and guiding teams through effective day-to-day execution. The ideal candidate brings strong operational knowledge, a process-improvement mindset, and the ability to coach managers and staff in a fast-paced finance environment.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and formalize accounts payable workflows, policies, and operating procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.

- Lead training sessions for managers, accounts payable team members, and office staff to ensure consistent adherence to established processes.

- Provide hands-on guidance for invoice coding, payment preparation, and approval practices across the organization.

- Oversee check run and ACH payment activities to help maintain timely and accurate vendor payments.

- Evaluate current accounts payable operations, identify control gaps, and recommend practical improvements.

- Support the implementation of the organization's accounts payable tools and processes as part of broader operational standardization efforts.

- Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve payment issues, clarify procedures, and strengthen communication between departments. Requirements - Proven experience managing accounts payable operations in a leadership or process-focused capacity.

- Strong working knowledge of invoice coding, payment processing, check runs, and ACH transactions.

- Demonstrated ability to create procedures, improve workflows, and standardize financial operations.

- Experience delivering training and coaching to managers, staff, and cross-functional teams.

- Solid understanding of accounts payable controls, documentation practices, and process compliance.

- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work effectively in a Contract role and quickly adapt to an established business environment.

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