Accounts Payable Manager

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Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager with a strong background supporting a $100M manufacturing organization. This role will lead complex AP functions, drive automation initiatives, and ensure accurate, timely processing of high-volume invoices in a fast-paced environment. This person will report to the Controller.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in automated AP systems, strong analytical skills, and hands-on experience with manufacturing-related processes such as inventory, procurement, and vendor management. This role is responsible for invoice processing, vendor communications, payments, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate AP records.

This role is in person in our Winchester, KY office.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, coding approvals, and payment execution
• Manage high-volume invoice processing in a manufacturing environment (PO and non-PO invoices)
• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices
• Maintain and optimize AP automation systems
• Reconcile accounts payable subledger to the general ledger
• Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies
• Communicate with vendors regarding payments, discrepancies, and account inquiries
• Support year-end 1099 preparation and vendor documentation
• Identify and report applicable use tax
• Assist with AP accruals and month-end close activities
• Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as requested
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Receiving, and Operations to resolve issues
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Mentor junior AP staff and serve as a subject matter expert
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• This role has the possibility of also expanding into Accounts Receivable as well.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, finance, or a related field
• Proven experience in a $100M organization
• Experience in CPG, food, manufacturing, distribution, or consumer products preferred
• Strong understanding of PO-based invoicing, vendor reconciliations, and payment processing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets
• Experience with AP automation tools (e.g., Tipalti, Stampli, AvidXchange, Coupa, SAP Concur, Oracle, or similar)
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to analyze data and resolve discrepancies effectively
• Commitment to compliance with policies and internal controls

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with inventory, freight, logistics, or co-manufacturing invoices
• Experience supporting multi-location manufacturing operations
• Experience with month-end close and AP accruals
• Experience improving AP processes in a growing company