Accounts Payable Accounting Manager

Overview

This role leads day-to-day Accounts Payable (AP) and Travel & Expense (T&E) operations while also driving a high-visibility automation initiative focused on end-to-end invoice ingestion.

Responsibilities include rollout and optimization of Coupa Invoice Smash, transitioning invoice entry from manual processes to automated ingestion, and partnering cross-functionally to support procure-to-pay workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rollout and optimization of Coupa Invoice Smash, driving the transition from manual invoice entry to automated ingestion.
• Evaluate process and system infrastructure; identify and implement process improvements and KPI reporting; champion automation and AI solutions.
• Manage daily operations, including time-sensitive weekly payment runs and vendor onboarding.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support cash forecasting for AP payments.
• Serve as the main point of contact for AP and T&E questions; monitor the AP email inbox and relevant help channels.
• Support month-end close activities, including AP & T&E accruals, fluctuation analysis, and account reconciliations.
• Partner closely with the Offshore team by providing support and guidance to maintain performance and ensure tracking to deadlines.
• Lead team-wide standard operating procedure (SOP) documentation and cross-functional training.
• Perform a variety of tasks as needed, including assisting with audit deliverables and other ad-hoc projects or requests.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading automation or system/process improvement initiatives related to AP or procure-to-pay workflows.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation Range: $92K - $124K

Location

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