Accounts Payable Manager

A growing retail company is hiring an Accounts Payable Manager to lead its AP function and oversee a team of three. This person will manage full-cycle AP operations across multiple business entities, keeping processes accurate, efficient, and on schedule while developing the team along the way.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable operations across multiple business entities
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three AP professionals
• Oversee invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payment runs
• Ensure accurate and timely vendor payments and maintain strong vendor relationships
• Review and reconcile AP aging, accruals, and month-end close activities
• Establish and enforce internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Resolve escalated vendor and invoice discrepancies
• Partner with procurement, accounting, and other departments to streamline workflows
• Support audits and ensure compliance with company policies and reporting requirements
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within the ERP

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounts payable experience, including team management
• AP management experience within the retail industry is required
• Strong leadership and team-development skills
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, large data sets)
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems
• Solid understanding of full-cycle AP and month-end close
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills