Accounts Payable Accounting Manager

Overview

This role manages day-to-day Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense operations while leading a strategic department initiative to automate end-to-end invoice ingestion. The position focuses on transitioning from manual invoice entry to automated processing, with a high-visibility automation project from implementation through change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rollout and optimization of Coupa Invoice Smash, transitioning the team from manual invoice entry to automated ingestion.
• Evaluate process and system infrastructure; identify and implement process improvement opportunities, including KPI reporting.
• Drive automation and AI solutions related to AP invoice ingestion.
• Oversee daily operations, including time-sensitive weekly payment runs and vendor onboarding.
• Collaborate on cash forecasting for AP payments.
• Serve as the main point of contact for AP and T&E questions and inquiries.
• Monitor AP email inbox and help channels for timely issue resolution.
• Support month-end close activities, including AP & 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.
• Perform varied tasks as needed, including support for audit deliverables and other ad-hoc requests.

Requirements

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation Range: $92K - $124K

Location

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