What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Manager position at Kyler Professional Search?
Accounts Payable Manager
Location: Warrendale, PA
Our client is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation, including a move to a modern, state-of-the-art workspace in the near future. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking a dynamic Accounts Payable Manager to lead and elevate the AP function. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building efficient processes, developing high-performing teams, and driving accuracy and accountability across financial operations.
You won’t just manage payables—you’ll shape strategy, enhance systems, and serve as a key partner across the organization.
What You’ll Do
Lead & Develop the Team
- Inspire, coach, and mentor the Accounts Payable team to deliver best-in-class performance
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Provide ongoing feedback, training, and professional development
Own the AP Function
- Oversee end-to-end invoice processing, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and PO matching
- Ensure compliance with contractual terms and internal policies
- Manage T&E and P-Card programs, including system administration
Drive Payment Excellence
- Lead vendor payment scheduling and execution to ensure timeliness and accuracy
- Serve as the first level of approval for banking and payment changes
- Maintain strong vendor relationships and resolve escalations with professionalism
Ensure Accuracy & Integrity
- Oversee reconciliations, vendor statement reviews, and discrepancy resolution
- Review and approve GL reconciliations completed by the team
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls and compliance standards
Be a Strategic Partner
- Collaborate cross-functionally to improve visibility, reporting, and process alignment
- Deliver insightful reporting, including AP metrics, cash flow projections, and trend analysis
- Educate internal stakeholders on procure-to-pay policies and best practices
Own Process Improvement
- Identify inefficiencies and implement automation and process enhancements
- Lead initiatives to reduce errors, improve cycle times, and optimize workflows
Support Close & Reporting
- Play a key role in month-end and year-end close processes
- Develop KPI dashboards and actionable analytics
- Perform root cause analysis and recommend solutions to reduce risk and cost
Audit & Compliance Leadership
- Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external audits
- Ensure documentation readiness and timely resolution of audit findings
What You Bring
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business—or equivalent experience
- 5 years of Accounts Payable experience, including leadership responsibility
Skills & Strengths
- Deep understanding of AP processes, controls, and best practices
- Proven leadership and team development skills
- Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
Nice to Have
- Experience with ERP systems such as JDE
- Familiarity with Concur Expense or similar tools
- AP-related certifications
Why This Role Stands Out
- Opportunity to build and improve processes—not just maintain them
- High visibility with leadership and cross-functional teams
- A growing organization with exciting changes ahead
- A chance to make a real operational impact