Accounts Payable Manager

Description We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join a Contract assignment based in Waltham, Massachusetts. This role will lead daily payables operations while strengthening controls, improving efficiency, and supporting accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in invoice processing, payment execution, vendor coordination, and workflow optimization within a modern AP environment.

Responsibilities:

- Lead end-to-end accounts payable operations, from invoice receipt and account coding through approval routing, payment release, and vendor follow-up.

- Manage a fully digital AP process designed to improve speed, accuracy, and long-term scalability across transaction volumes.

- Oversee and refine accounts payable workflows within Net Suite and related systems to support consistent processing and stronger visibility.

- Ensure invoices, employee expense submissions, and payment batches are completed accurately and on schedule across ACH, wire, and check methods.

- Maintain effective financial controls and verify adherence to internal policies, documentation standards, and audit expectations.

- Work closely with Procurement, Finance, and business partners to address discrepancies, remove bottlenecks, and improve coordination.

- Review aging activity and respond to vendor concerns promptly to sustain healthy supplier relationships and resolve outstanding items.

- Contribute to month-end close by preparing accrual support and completing account reconciliations tied to payables activity.

- Identify opportunities for automation, reporting enhancements, and process improvements that strengthen AP performance and transparency.

- Produce analysis on payables trends, cash requirements, and vendor spending to support operational and financial decision-making. Requirements - Proven experience managing accounts payable operations, including invoice coding, approval workflows, and payment processing.

- Strong working knowledge of ACH, wire transfers, check runs, and standard AP controls.

- Hands-on experience with Net Suite and familiarity with maintaining efficient system-based workflows.

- Ability to oversee high-volume invoice activity with strong attention to accuracy, timeliness, and detail.

- Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve exceptions and improve financial processes.

- Solid understanding of month-end close support, including accrual preparation and account reconciliation.

- Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to interpret AP metrics and vendor spend activity.

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