Accounts Payable Supervisor

We are partnering with a growing construction and manufacturing organization seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to take ownership of its AP function.

This position supervises the accounts payable process rather than a team and has no direct reports.

It is best suited for someone who understands the accounting behind inventory and project related purchases and can review invoices to determine proper coding, allocation and approval. This is not a high volume invoice processing position.

• Own and oversee the full accounts payable process
• Review invoices, purchase orders and supporting documentation for accuracy
• Determine proper coding and allocation of inventory, freight and project related costs
• Ensure inbound and outbound freight and landed costs are accurately captured
• Review purchases of inventory and materials for construction projects
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and complex vendor issues
• Manage payment processing through ACH, checks and wire transfers
• Monitor vendor accounts, aging and payment terms
• Support AP related month end close activities and reconciliations
• Strengthen AP procedures, internal controls and documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and cost management
• Collaborate with accounting, purchasing, operations and project teams
• Support audits and provide AP related reporting to leadership
• Become a subject matter expert for the company’s AP automation platform

• Minimum of five years of accounting or accounts payable experience
• At least three years of experience as an AP Lead, Senior AP professional or AP Supervisor
• Construction or manufacturing industry experience is required
• Strong knowledge of inventory, landed costs and inbound and outbound freight
• Experience reviewing purchase orders and costs associated with construction projects
• Intermediate Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP or INDEX MATCH and data analysis
• Excellent attention to detail, organization and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and take full ownership of the AP process
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner across departments

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AP professional who enjoys improving processes, solving complex invoice issues and owning a critical accounting function within a growing organization.