Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager

NYC

Full Time

M-F

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Salary: $95K

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable (AP) Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of the accounts payable function. This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the AP team, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of invoices, maintaining vendor relationships, and implementing best practices for financial controls and compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of accounting principles, a commitment to process improvement, self-motivated, and self-starter and able to work independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead the Accounts Payable team, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and workload management.
• Oversee the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice processing, payment runs, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices in accordance with company policies and contractual terms.
• Maintain internal controls and compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Resolve complex vendor issues and discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
• Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations related to accounts payable.
• Develop, implement, and document process improvements and automation strategies to enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Treasury, and other internal departments to streamline workflow and ensure accuracy.
• Prepare reports and analysis related to accounts payable activity for senior management.
• Assist with audits (internal and external) by providing required documentation and explanations.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA or CMA certification is a plus.

Experience:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable or accounting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and AP best practices.

Skills:

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Together, we live our Core Values

Integrity: Doing the Right thing even when no one will know and walking the talk

Fairness: We have an open-door policy with access to all including the CEO at any time in a friendly & collaborative environment.

Fun: We believe in a fun work environment & have many team events that support the ‘fun’ culture

No Lay off strategy: We believe loyalty must go first from management to staff and we are proud of this unique strategy

...and to further support our staff, we offer:

· Relaxed and Casual dress code for Summer months & Fridays

· Educational assistance program for all of our eligible staff members

· Continuous Learning is encouraged through our Quarterly New Hire Seminars & Knowledge Sharing sessions

· An Organization that gives back to Society – We offer Paid community service days to all our eligible staff members and NYC Headquarters participates in number of charity drives throughout the year

· A commitment to diversity & inclusion

· 401k up to 5% price match, Access to FSA, Pre-Tax Transit benefit

· 80% covered Medical Insurance & 80% covered Dental & Vision insurance