What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Supervisor position at Accounting Career Consultants?
Job Description
Why is This a Great Opportunity?
This role offers the opportunity to lead and strengthen the accounts payable function within a growing organization.
The Accounts Payable Supervisor will play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely invoice processing while overseeing a team and supporting month-end and year-end accounting activities.
This position provides hands-on leadership experience, exposure to general ledger accounting, and the ability to influence process improvements and internal controls.
It is well suited for an experienced accounts payable professional looking to step into or continue in a supervisory role.
Job Description:
The Accounts Payable Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily accounts payable operations and ensuring compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Supervising and supporting a team of accounts payable staff, including workflow oversight and task delegation
- Ensuring accurate and timely processing and payment of invoices
- Reviewing and approving employee expense reports in accordance with established policies
- Preparing and posting monthly and annual journal entries
- Performing monthly reconciliations of accounts payable and related general ledger accounts
- Overseeing annual 1099 preparation and reporting
- Assisting with month-end and year-end close processes
- Supporting internal and external audits and responding to audit requests
- Identifying opportunities for process improvements and strengthening internal controls
- Collaborating with accounting leadership and cross-functional teams as needed
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field preferred
- Three (3) to five (5) years of accounts payable experience
- One (1) to two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience preferred
- Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and internal controls
- Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems; experience with Microsoft Great Plains preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong organizational, leadership, and time management skills
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Authorization to work in the United States