Accounts Payable Supervisor

Patagonia • Reno, NV

13d • $73,000 - $81,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead our Accounts Payable (AP) team in a complex, global, high-volume, multi-entity, environment. This role ensures accurate and timely vendor payments, maintains strong internal controls, and supports month-end close activities. The Accounts Payable Supervisor partners closely with stakeholders across the organization while leading a team focused on accuracy, continuous improvement, resilience, and responsiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2 to 5 years of Accounts Payable experience, including in a supervisory or lead role.
• Experience in a high-volume, multi-entity retail or consumer goods environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred) and AP automation tools.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and best practices in vendor management.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities with a strategic mindset.
• Strong analytical skills in the pursuit of achieving and maintaining operational excellence.
• Working knowledge of core accounting principles, AP operations, internal controls, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Ability to analyze financial and operational data, clearly communicate insights, and document processes (e.g., flowcharts, visuals).
• Experience supporting global or multi‑country operations, with awareness of region‑specific finance practices, compliance needs, and cross‑border considerations.
• Experience identifying risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities, and contributing to practical mitigation strategies.
• Proven ability to support and implement change, test new ways of working, and adapt in evolving or ambiguous environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including navigating organizational dynamics, building trust, and gaining alignment.
• High attention to detail and accountability, with the ability to set goals, collaborate effectively, and deliver consistent, high‑quality results.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day AP operations, including invoice processing, payment runs, coding, approvals, matching, and exception resolution.
• Ensure timely and accurate disbursements via designated payment methods in alignment with vendor terms and internal approval workflows.
• Maintain and enforce internal controls over the AP process, including invoice approvals, vendor setup, and payment authorization.
• Oversee vendor onboarding, W-9 collection, and year-end 1099 reporting.
• Support month-end close activities as needed, including AP accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Monitor AP aging; escalate issues as needed.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Review of employee expense reports ensuring compliance adherence and expediting reconciliation.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate AP team members, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture.

Benefits

• Patagonia offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement and leave of absence plans.
• Benefit plans may vary slightly depending on the nature of your employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees