Accounts Payable Supervisor

Optimus • Houston, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

A key Optimus client is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to take ownership of a high-volume AP operation and lead a team responsible for accurate, timely invoice processing. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands AP beyond simply processing invoices and enjoys finding ways to make the operation better. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with accounting, operations, procurement, and other areas of the business while using SAP and AP automation technology to improve efficiency, controls, and the overall procure-to-pay process.

Requirements

• 10+ years of Accounts Payable experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or team-lead capacity.
• Experience with a major ERP system; strong SAP experience is highly preferred.
• Understanding of accounting fundamentals, financial controls, and month-end processes.
• Experience with AP automation and technology-driven process improvements.
• A track record of leading teams and managing performance.
• Strong problem-solving skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with vendors, accounting, operations, and senior leadership.
• Strong Microsoft Office and overall technology skills.
• Someone who sees a problem and works to fix it—not someone who simply works around it.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred. Significant AP leadership experience may substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day AP operation and ensure invoices move through the process accurately and efficiently.
• Oversee invoice processing, coding, approvals, documentation, and workflow within SAP.
• Monitor service levels and key AP metrics, identifying bottlenecks and resolving outstanding issues.
• Lead the team through invoice discrepancies, vendor questions, and complex payment issues.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to keep the AP process moving and maintain strong working relationships.
• Support month-end accounting activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, expense allocations, and supporting schedules.
• Look for opportunities to automate, simplify, and improve AP/P2P processes—including greater use of OCR, workflow automation, vendor portals, and straight-through processing.
• Develop and manage the AP team, including performance feedback, formal reviews, and contractor oversight.
• Take the lead on process-improvement initiatives and special projects as they arise.

What This Job Offers

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