Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to lead daily payables operations for a fast-paced organization in the distribution industry based in Glen Allen, Virginia. This role oversees high-volume invoice processing while guiding a team of five staff members to ensure timely, accurate payments and strong financial controls. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounts payable expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to improve workflow efficiency in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the end-to-end accounts payable cycle, ensuring invoices are reviewed, coded, approved, and processed accurately.
• Supervise, coach, and prioritize the work of a five-person accounts payable team to maintain productivity and service quality.
• Manage a large volume of vendor invoices while meeting internal deadlines and payment schedules.
• Oversee payment execution through check runs and ACH transactions, confirming completeness and accuracy before release.
• Review invoice coding and allocation details to support proper financial reporting and compliance with company policies.
• Resolve payment discrepancies, vendor questions, and processing issues in a timely and thorough manner.
• Monitor accounts payable workflows and recommend process improvements that strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Partner with finance and operational stakeholders to support smooth month-end close activities related to payables.