Supervisor Accounts Payable

Supervisor Accounts Payable

Location:

Midland, Texas, United States.

• Manages and evaluates the performance of direct reports and ensures staff development, including hiring and disciplinary action.
• Ensures sufficient training is provided to the Accounts Payable staff members.
• Acts as primary point of contact for field offices to communicate issues and concerns.
• Collaborates heavily with Suppliers, Accounting, Purchasing, Operations, Accounts Payable Field Office, and Accounts Payable Corporate Office.
• Develops consistent procedures to maintain control in accordance with established policies.
• Responsible for resolving any issues/problems within the area of responsibility.
• Recommends streamlining and improved interaction between Purchasing, Operations, Accounts Payable Field Office, and Accounts Payable Corporate Office.
• Directs, reviews, and recommends solutions to problems encountered by Accounts Payable.
• Coordinates the workload of the department.
• Approves hourly payroll for employees.
• Coordinates AP Activities associated with acquisitions.
• Ensures proper utilization of current systems that affect the processing of invoices.
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment when working with audit and the legal department to resolve matters of significance.
• Represents AP including independent judgment when working on high‑profile/significant special projects, which includes confidential projects concerning research, recommendations, and overall Accounts Payable and business impact decision‑making.

• Bachelor’s degree in a business‑related field or 5+ years’ experience in Accounts Payable.
• Demonstrated leadership in guiding and managing a team.
• Expert knowledge in electronic invoicing, document imaging, and workflow systems (e.g., Ariba, SAP, and File Net) with a strong emphasis on the entire AP process.
• Excellent computer skills including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong presentation skills to large groups.
• Strong analytical skills that include process reviews, root cause identification, recommendations to remediate and reduce risk with process, business, and/or personnel changes, and the ability to implement necessary business changes.
• Ability to maintain a customer service demeanor and professionalism in sensitive and challenging situations and collaborate well with all levels of management.
• Strong research skills which include discussing issues with customers within and outside of AP.
• Adapts well to changes in responsibilities and workloads which could include adjusted work schedule at times.
• Prioritizes daily activities and has flexibility to handle multiple requests at various times.
• Must be willing to travel as needed.