Accounts Payable Manager

Chemelex•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee day‑to‑day operations of the Accounts Payable (AP) function for North American operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across all AP processes. This role will provide leadership, guidance, and support to AP team members, including direct oversight of positions responsible for invoice processing, vendor management, and payment activities. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader with strong technical expertise in AP systems, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to partner effectively across the organization.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
4–7 years of progressive accounts payable experience, including at least 1–2 years in a senior, lead, or supervisory capacity.
Strong experience with SAP and Esker preferred.
Background in a high‑volume, multi‑entity or multi‑location AP environment is a plus.
Experience supporting audits, month‑end close, and cross‑functional workflows.
Deep knowledge of AP processes, GAAP, internal controls, and vendor management.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to resolve complex AP issues.
Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities.
High attention to detail with strong organizational and time‑management skills.
Knowledge of 1099 regulations, sales/use tax, and related compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Supervise and develop AP staff, providing ongoing coaching, training, and performance feedback.
Oversee daily workflow, including invoice processing, approvals, and payment cycles, to ensure service level expectations and departmental KPIs are met.
Act as an escalation point for complex invoices, vendor issues, and system challenges.
Ensure accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, purchase‑order matching, coding validation, and approvals.
Review and approve batches, journal entries, and payment runs.
Oversee the management of vendor records, ensuring proper documentation, W‑9 collection, and compliance with 1099 reporting standards.
Ensure timely, accurate processing related to sales/use tax, accruals, and month‑end close requirements.
Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, explanations, and process clarity.
Serve as the AP subject matter expert (SME) for SAP, Esker, and other AP automation or ERP tools.
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and enhance accuracy through technology and process redesign.
Partner with finance, payroll, procurement, and other cross‑functional teams to improve communication, efficiency, and data integrity.
Assist in policy development, SOP updates, and system integration or enhancement efforts.