Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, a well-established and growing organization in Hartselle, Alabama, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead and optimize their accounts payable operations. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and partnering across departments in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience, a solid accounting foundation, and the ability to drive efficiency while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee the full accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments while maintaining strong internal controls and vendor relationships. This role will manage and mentor the AP team, support process improvement initiatives, and collaborate closely with accounting and finance leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations

• Oversee the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice review, coding, approvals, payment processing, and vendor reconciliations
• Ensure timely and accurate payment processing while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures
• Monitor invoice workflows and resolve discrepancies efficiently

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounts payable team
• Conduct training, performance evaluations, and ongoing coaching to support team success and operational efficiency
• Foster a collaborative and customer-service-oriented team environment

Vendor Relations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Address vendor inquiries and resolve payment or account discrepancies in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate vendor records and documentation

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal financial controls
• Support internal and external audit requests related to accounts payable activities
• Oversee the annual 1099 process, including reporting accuracy and vendor compliance

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and workflow processes within the AP function
• Partner with leadership on system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with ERP optimization and implementation efforts when applicable

Reporting & Month-End Support

• Prepare and review AP aging reports, payment forecasts, and other financial reporting as needed
• Support month-end and year-end close processes in collaboration with the accounting team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
• 4–7+ years of accounts payable and/or accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, accounting principles, and financial controls
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel required; ERP implementation experience strongly preferred
• Ability to manage large invoice volumes while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Proven ability to lead teams and build positive working relationships across departments and with external vendors