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Accounts Payable Supervisor

Lensa
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/6/2025 CLOSED ON 12/30/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Supervisor position at Lensa?

Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs, but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for Intrinsic Schools. Clicking "Apply Now" or "Read more" on Lensa redirects you to the job board/employer site. Any information collected there is subject to their terms and privacy notice.

Intrinsic Schools is a charter network whose mission is to create a revolutionary new school model that prepares all students for postsecondary success and world-changing endeavors. We offer a chance to make a unique impact in urban education by creating an academic model that leverages great teaching and the precision of technology to personalize education for each student. At our Belmont campus, we serve students in grades 7-12. At our downtown campus, we currently serve students in grades 9-12. Our student demographics are 90% students of color, 86% free and reduced lunch and 19% students with disabilities.

Why Intrinsic

We offer a chance to make a unique impact in urban education by creating an academic model that leverages great teaching and the precision of technology to personalize education for each student. Our goal is to prepare all students for post-secondary success as demonstrated by high quality student work, growth on assessments and "noncognitive" factors such as empathy, student independence, perseverance, and intellectual curiosity.

About The Opportunity

The Accounts Payable Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and payment disbursements. This role will maintain compliance with internal controls, and support process improvements. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, experienced in AP processes, and ready to take on a leadership role within the Finance team.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Supervise and provide guidance to Accounts Payable Coordinators and support staff.
  • Oversee the full-cycle accounts payable process including invoice processing, purchase order matching, coding, and payment runs (ACH, checks, credit cards).
  • Ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures related to vendor payments and approvals.
  • Monitor aging reports and resolve outstanding invoice or payment issues.
  • Manage vendor relationships and respond to escalated inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
  • Coordinate and review employee expense reports and corporate credit card reconciliations.
  • Maintain vendor records, including W-9 documentation and payment terms.
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly AP accruals and account reconciliations for month-end close.
  • Lead or participate in AP-related audits and support documentation requests.
  • Recommend and implement process improvements and automation initiatives.
  • Train new team members and develop AP process documentation and SOPs.

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
  • 3–5 years of progressive accounts payable or general accounting experience, with at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory role preferred.
  • Experience in a nonprofit fund accounting environment highly preferred
  • Strong understanding of AP processes, internal controls, and accounting principles.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems; experience with Sage Intacct is a strong plus.
  • Advanced Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and familiarity with document management systems.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead a team and collaborate across departments.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intrinsic Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Intrinsic Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Intrinsic Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

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