Accounts Payable Manager

Believe • New York, NY

80d • $83,000 - $100,000

About The Position

TuneCore is looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to own and optimize our vendor payment and reimbursement process, amongst other responsibilities. This role leads end-to-end AP operations and controls – partnering cross-functionally to ensure timely, accurate supplier payments, strong internal controls, and continuous process improvements. This is a hands-on, leadership role where you’ll both manage day to day execution and drive system/process transformation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to the role.
• 4+ years AP experience, including hands-on processing and vendor management.
• Direct experience with ERP systems (Sage X3 preferred) and AP automation platforms (Basware or similar).
• Strong Excel skills and comfort building basic reporting/dashboards.
• Demonstrated experience implementing controls and supporting audits.
• People-leadership experience (managing, coaching or mentoring AP staff).
• Experience in a fast-growth/tech company or multi-entity environment.
• Prior involvement in ERP implementation or major AP automation projects.
• Familiarity with US tax/tax reporting requirements related to vendor payments and 1099 handling.
• Process improvement or project management experience (Lean/Six Sigma exposure a plus).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full AP cycle: invoice intake, three-way matching (where applicable), approvals, payments, and vendor reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing using Basware and Sage X3; manage payment runs and funding files.
• Triage and resolve escalated vendor inquiries and payment exceptions.
• Maintain and enforce AP controls (SOX-lite / internal controls) and vendor onboarding standards.
• Lead month-end AP close activities, reconciliations, and audit support (PBCs, walkthroughs, evidence requests).
• Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory and internal policy requirements related to payables.
• Own AP-related system configurations, mappings, and upgrades; partner with Tech/ERP teams on SAGE/Basware improvements.
• Identify and implement automation and process-efficiency opportunities (OCR, PO enforcement, automation of approvals).
• Produce AP and cash-flow reports, aging analyses, and KPI dashboards.
• Lead and develop AP staff; balance coaching and hands-on execution as needed.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships; negotiate payment terms and resolve disputes.
• Collaborate with Procurement, HR Ops (payroll interactions), Treasury, and Finance leadership.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off including vacation, holidays, paid bereavement, unlimited paid sick days, and company-wide week off between Christmas and New Years.
• Wellness Fridays year-round (close at 1pm on Fridays).
• Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents.
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, FSA and dependent care from day 1 of employment.
• 401k match.
• Company wide events, outings and volunteer days.
• Hybrid Work - employees have the option to work primarily remotely and work from the office 8 days per month.
• Learning and development opportunities and career development training.
• Free distribution subscription for employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees