Accounts Payable Supervisor​/Manager

Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager to lead merchandise payables operations. This role oversees daily invoice processing, strengthens controls around purchase order activity, and supports timely, accurate payment handling across a high-volume environment. The ideal candidate brings leadership experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams while driving process efficiency and accountability.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of 4 to 6 accounts payable team members responsible for merchandise-related transactions, setting clear expectations for accuracy, timeliness, and service quality.
• Review daily workflow and exception activity to ensure payment discounts are captured when available and unresolved items are addressed within established timelines.
• Apply strong knowledge of purchase order matching and invoice handling to identify control gaps and recommend practical process improvements.
• Partner with internal departments to investigate payment discrepancies, resolve invoice issues, and maintain smooth coordination across business functions.
• Monitor how effectively the team uses current systems and tools, and organize coaching or training when performance gaps or learning needs are identified.
• Guide the adoption and ongoing use of automation solutions that improve merchandise processing efficiency, including enhancements to existing platforms and future tools.
• Track operational metrics and key performance indicators for the merchandise accounts payable function, and share trends and insights with both team members and leadership.
• Provide hands-on support with high invoice volume and complex exception resolution while mentoring staff to strengthen technical capability and overall performance.
• Contribute to audit readiness by preparing documentation, supporting annual audit activities, and reinforcing adherence to company policies and quality standards.