Accounts Payable Accounting Manager

Overview

This role manages day-to-day Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense (T&E) operations while leading a strategic automation initiative for invoice ingestion. The Accounts Payable Lead will drive the transition from manual invoice entry to automated ingestion and support implementation through change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rollout and ongoing optimization of Coupa Invoice Smash, transitioning from manual invoice entry to automated ingestion.
• Evaluate process and system infrastructure; identify and implement process improvements and KPI reporting; champion and drive automation and AI solutions.
• Oversee daily operations, including execution of time-sensitive weekly payment runs and vendor onboarding.
• Collaborate on cash forecasting for AP payments.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for AP and T&E questions and inquiries; monitor the AP email inbox and internal help channels.
• Support month-end close activities, including AP and T&E accruals, fluctuation analysis, and account reconciliations.
• Partner with the offshore team by providing support and guidance to maintain high performance and ensure deadline tracking.
• Lead team-wide SOP documentation and cross-functional training.
• Assist with audits and other ad-hoc projects and requests as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Direct experience with Coupa (or similar P2P system) and NetSuite ERP strongly preferred.
• Experience with Numeric and Navan is a plus.
• 5 or more years of accounts payable experience, including strong understanding of AP processes, internal controls, and general accounting principles.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and listening skills; ability to work effectively across functions.
• Strong project and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and adapt quickly in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
• High standards for quality and accuracy; dependable, thoughtful work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range: $92K - $124K

Location

Global presence with offices in San Francisco, Denver, London, Sydney, and Lisbon, plus remote employees worldwide.