What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Manager position at AccruePartners?
The Team You Will Be Joining
- Industry leading services and technology company with $600M in revenue.
- Privately held with a 40-year history and over 80 locations across the US with 1400 employees.
- Undergoing a large company transformation with an HQ relocation and upgrading internal systems; positioned to expand by 200%, taking their business to new heights
- Unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, earning a reputation as a reliable partner to meet the unique needs of each client.
- State-of-the-art new office space that offers a collaborative work environment.
- Opportunity to make a huge impact on building new culture, upgrading systems and evolving the company into "future state."
- Values and invests in its employees, offering a safe and inclusive work environment and ongoing training programs for career advancement.
- Commitment to innovative technology and equipment, employees have access to the most advanced tools and resources in the field, providing them with unparalleled opportunities for growth and development.
- Lead and oversee the daily operations of the Accounts Payable department, managing a team of eight professionals responsible for full-cycle invoice processing across multiple locations.
- Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in all activities while upholding company policies, internal controls, and standard operating procedures.
- Drive operational excellence through process improvement, data analysis, and technology utilization to enhance efficiency and support key accounting cycles.
- Collaborate closely with finance and accounting leadership to strengthen communication, consistency, and accountability across departments.
- Provide hands-on leadership during critical periods such as check runs, month-end, and year-end closings to ensure smooth execution and accuracy.
- Foster a culture of trust, development, and performance by mentoring and coaching team members while holding them accountable to high standards.
- Navigate an evolving department structure with confidence and adaptability, partnering with senior team members to stabilize operations and implement best practices.
- Serve as a key contributor to the department’s continued growth, aligning team performance with broader organizational objectives.
- Proven experience leading an Accounts Payable team in a dynamic, high-volume environment.
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and develop a team while maintaining accountability and structure.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, PivotTables) and comfort working with ERP and web-based systems to analyze data, manage metrics, and streamline workflows.
- Demonstrated success enforcing internal controls, compliance standards, and operational discipline.
- Hands-on approach to leadership—willing to support key processes and problem-solve alongside the team without micromanaging.
- Adaptable and resilient through organizational change, with a commitment to continuous improvement and learning company-specific systems.
- High level of integrity and fiscal responsibility, including oversight of company purchasing or credit card programs.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships within accounting leadership and across the organization.
