Accounts Payable Manager

Aramark • Grapevine, TX

8h

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Manager supports Union Supply, an Aramark business unit, by overseeing all day-to-day accounts payable operations and ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across payment processes. This role manages a team of AP Specialists and provides leadership in process improvement, reporting, vendor management, and bank portal oversight. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of driving efficiencies within a fast-paced, high-volume distribution environment

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience.
• Previous experience leading or supervising an AP team.
• Strong understanding of ACH payments, check runs, vendor maintenance, and bank portal controls.
• Ability to analyze data, create reports, and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must pass background requirements due to access to financial systems and bank portals.
• Proficiency with Excel and AP systems; ability to learn new ERP environments.
• Experience with high-volume AP environments.
• Exposure to continuous improvement or process optimization initiatives.
• Experience supporting or transitioning into new ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a distribution, warehouse, or supply chain environment is a plus, but not required.
• Familiarity with purchase order workflows, receiving processes, and basic inventory concepts is helpful, though not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and manage a team of 5–6 Accounts Payable Specialists.
• Monitor daily workload, productivity, and performance metrics.
• Provide training, support, and guidance on AP processes, compliance standards, and system usage.
• Ensure the AP team adheres to deadlines and delivers high-quality work.
• Oversee ACH and check payment processing, including weekly payment runs.
• Manage bank portal activities (Wells Fargo) and maintain strict internal controls regarding bank access and approvals.
• Supervise invoice matching, three-way match processes, exceptions, and payment resolution.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, recurring expenses, rent, revenue share, and other payables.
• Oversee vendor setup, updates, and maintenance to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as a point of escalation for vendor issues or payment discrepancies.
• Monitor vendor portals, reconcile monthly statements, and ensure aging items are resolved promptly.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly AP reporting, including KPIs and variance analysis.
• Identify efficiency opportunities and implement continuous process improvements.
• Support AP functions during system transitions, including the upcoming ERP transformation.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, audit requirements, and SOX standards as applicable.
• Partner with Receiving, Inventory, Procurement, Finance, and Operations teams to resolve invoice or PO discrepancies.
• Collaborate across departments to maintain accurate purchase order and receiving workflows.
• Support leadership with AP insights and operational recommendations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed