Accounts Payable Manager | Active International | Pearl River, NY

AMS • Pearl River, NY

71d • $85,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Accounts Payable Manager who enjoys being close to the work and leading a team that keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes. In this role, you’ll oversee daily AP operations, support and develop a talented team, and partner closely with accounting and other departments across the organization. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in building strong processes, values collaboration, and likes rolling up their sleeves in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5-10 years of progressive accounts payable experience
• Previous experience leading or supervising AP staff
• Strong understanding of AP processes and internal controls
• Comfort working with ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a high-volume or multi-entity environment
• Hands-on experience with ERPs such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workday, Sage, or similar systems
• Experience supporting audits or compliance initiatives

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full accounts payable lifecycle—from invoice receipt and coding through approvals and payment processing
• Review and approve invoices and payment runs (ACH, check, wire, and credit card) in line with company policies
• Ensure invoices are processed accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with payment terms
• Troubleshoot invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor questions with a solutions-first mindset
• Oversee the travel and entertainment (T&E) system, including setup, maintenance, and user support
• Support AP/AR offsets, funding needs, credit card variance analysis, and refund processing
• Oversee vendor setup and maintenance, including W-9 collection and 1099 reporting support
• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and training to the accounts payable team
• Help prioritize workloads and keep things moving during peak periods
• Support team development through coaching, feedback, and knowledge sharing
• Make sure procedures and controls are followed—without losing sight of efficiency
• Maintain strong internal controls and clean audit trails
• Support internal and external audits related to accounts payable
• Prepare and review AP aging and related reports
• Assist with month-end close activities and reconciliations
• Proactively flag risks, issues, or unusual trends to accounting leadership
• Look for ways to make AP processes more efficient, accurate, and scalable
• Partner with accounting and other teams to solve problems and streamline workflows
• Support system upgrades and process improvement initiatives

Benefits

• medical coverage
• dental
• vision
• disability
• 401k
• paid time off
• community engagement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager