What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Manager position at Search Solution Group?
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the accounts payable function across multiple entities and locations.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop AP staff through coaching, training, and process accountability.
- Create, enhance, and document scalable AP processes, workflows, and internal controls.
- Identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiencies within AP processes.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for branch and corporate teams regarding invoice submission, payment timing, and AP-related inquiries.
- Clearly communicate payment schedules, cutoffs, priorities, and exceptions to internal stakeholders.
- Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and branch leadership teams.
- Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing, coding, approvals, and vendor payments.
- Assist with month-end close activities, reconciliations, accruals, and reporting support.
- Monitor AP aging, vendor relationships, and payment prioritization.
- Support implementation and optimization of AP-related systems and technology.
- Help establish SOPs and scalable processes as the company continues to grow.
- Drive accountability, team collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualification
sRequire
- dMinimum 5 years of accounts payable or related accounting experience
- .Prior leadership or supervisory experience within AP
- .Experience working in high-volume, multi-entity, or multi-location environments
- .Strong process improvement and operational mindset
- .Ability to balance strategic initiatives with hands-on execution
- .Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- .Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- .Experience working within ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
.Preferre
- dExperience within private equity-backed or rapidly growing organizations
- .Experience supporting decentralized branch or field operations environments
- .Experience with AP automation initiatives or workflow enhancements
- .Sage Intacct experience strongly preferred
- .Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred but not required
.Systems & Tool
- sSage Intacc
- tMicrosoft Office Suite / Exce
Salary : $90,000 - $125,000