Supervisor, Accounts Payable

Overview

This Accounts Payable Supervisor role is part of the Accounting team and leads the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable function. Responsibilities include ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments, maintaining vendor information, supporting 1099 reporting, and developing team members—while maintaining compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting best practices.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the Accounts Payable team through regular feedback, training, one-on-one meetings, and support for onboarding and documentation.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, service excellence, and positive engagement.
• Monitor workload distribution, prioritize assignments, and ensure deadlines are met while maintaining quality and accuracy.

Accounts Payable Operations & Compliance

• Oversee timely, accurate invoice and payment processing, including approvals, policy compliance, issue resolution, and escalation of significant concerns.
• Ensure vendor master data, vendor setup changes, W9/W8 forms, and annual 1099 reporting are accurately maintained across entities.
• Manage the corporate credit card program, including cardholder setup, maintenance, training, and compliance with internal controls and AP procedures.

Business Partnership & Stakeholder Support

• Build relationships with cross-functional partners and serve as a primary escalation point for complex AP, vendor, and payment inquiries.
• Support acquisitions, integrations, process transitions, and organizational goals by developing a strong understanding of business operations and drivers.

Process Improvement & Controls

• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, scalability, controls, and the vendor experience.
• Evaluate workflows and leverage technology, automation, AI tools, ERP enhancements, and system upgrades to optimize Accounts Payable processes.
• Develop and monitor key performance metrics to drive operational effectiveness.

Ownership & Initiative

• Demonstrate ownership of department results, using sound judgment to ensure work is completed accurately, on schedule, and with consideration for broader business impact.
• Proactively identify challenges, develop solutions, implement improvements, and continue strengthening technical, operational, and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of Accounts Payable, accounting, or related finance experience.
• 1+ years of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes, internal controls, and vendor management practices.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, accountability, and commitment to company values.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a customer-service mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience leading process improvement, system implementation, or acquisition integration activities.
• Experience utilizing AI tools and automation technologies in a professional setting.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: USD $65,000.00 - USD $80,000.00 /Yr.

Location

Not specified in the provided job description.