Director Accounts Payable

Job Overview – Director of Accounts Payable:

Compensation: $120,000 – $140,000/year + bonus

Location:
Gloucester County, NJ

Schedule:
Monday to Friday (In-Office)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Director of Accounts Payable in Gloucester County, NJ, with our client. This role oversees all AP operations, vendor management, payment processing, and systems in a high-volume, multi-entity environment. You will drive AP strategy, automation, and EDI adoption, support an Epicor-to-Kinetic migration, and streamline payment workflows. Ideal for an AP leader with strong ERP experience, advanced Excel skills, and a record of modernizing AP functions.

Responsibilities as the Director of Accounts Payable:

• AP Operations Leadership: Oversee high-volume AP functions including vendor relations, payment processing, 1099 reporting, and day-to-day team management.
• Process & Systems Management: Implement and refine AP policies, controls, and workflows while supporting the Epicor-to-Kinetic ERP migration.
• Financial Close & Reporting: Lead AP month-end close activities, reconcile postings, and monitor KPIs such as DPO, invoice aging, and payment accuracy.
• Vendor Payments & Compliance: Ensure timely, accurate disbursements across multiple payment channels (ACH, credit card, lockbox, emailed and manual checks).
• Automation & Optimization: Drive AP automation initiatives, strengthen three-way match performance, enhance EDI adoption, and streamline end-to-end AP processes.

Qualifications for the Director of Accounts Payable:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience: 7-12 years in accounting or AP, including 3+ years of management or supervisory experience within a high-volume AP environment.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel proficiency with strong experience in large ERP systems (Epicor/Kinetic preferred) and 1099 processing.
• Industry Knowledge: Background in distribution, logistics, or PE-backed environments strongly preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to manage daily AP operations while driving strategic process improvements in high-volume environments.

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.