Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the daily operations of the accounts payable department. This individual will be responsible for managing the AP team, ensuring timely and accurate payment processing, improving internal processes, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience managing high-volume AP operations, and a proven ability to improve efficiency and accuracy within an accounting department.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounts payable functions, including invoice processing, payment approvals, vendor management, and reconciliations.

• Manage, train, and develop the accounts payable team.

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of high-volume invoices and payments.

• Review and approve invoices, expense reports, and payment batches.

• Maintain vendor relationships and resolve payment discrepancies.

• Monitor AP aging reports and ensure outstanding balances are addressed.

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.

• Develop and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Partner with accounting, finance, procurement, and operations teams to resolve discrepancies.

• Support audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.

• Monitor department performance and establish key performance indicators (KPIs).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

• 5+ years of accounts payable experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.

• Experience managing high-volume AP operations.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and payment processes.

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.

• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience implementing AP automation or process improvements is a plus.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service or any non-merit factor.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Benjamin Panitch