Accounts Payable Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to support a Contract engagement in Newark, Delaware. This role will focus on strengthening accounts payable operations by building practical procedures, improving consistency, and guiding teams through effective day-to-day execution. The ideal candidate brings strong operational knowledge, a process-improvement mindset, and the ability to coach managers and staff in a fast-paced finance environment.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and formalize accounts payable workflows, policies, and operating procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead training sessions for managers, accounts payable team members, and office staff to ensure consistent adherence to established processes.
• Provide hands-on guidance for invoice coding, payment preparation, and approval practices across the organization.
• Oversee check run and ACH payment activities to help maintain timely and accurate vendor payments.
• Evaluate current accounts payable operations, identify control gaps, and recommend practical improvements.
• Support the implementation of the organization's accounts payable tools and processes as part of broader operational standardization efforts.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve payment issues, clarify procedures, and strengthen communication between departments.• Proven experience managing accounts payable operations in a leadership or process-focused capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of invoice coding, payment processing, check runs, and ACH transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to create procedures, improve workflows, and standardize financial operations.
• Experience delivering training and coaching to managers, staff, and cross-functional teams.
• Solid understanding of accounts payable controls, documentation practices, and process compliance.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a Contract role and quickly adapt to an established business environment.