SC Accounts Payable Supervisor (Dallas Area) (53997)

SEER GROUP•Tukwila, WA

2d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Centralized Accounts Payable Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the centralized accounts payable function across multiple entities. This role ensures timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments, enforces internal controls, supports audits, and leads a team of AP specialists while driving process improvements and standardization.

Requirements

Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Clear and professional communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of accounts payable experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role
Experience supporting a centralized or shared services AP environment
Strong understanding of AP controls, invoice workflows, and payment processing
Proficiency with financial systems and Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

Experience with multi-entity or multi-location accounting
Experience with AP automation tools such as Stampli
Prior audit support experience
Knowledge of sales/use tax for all states and 1099 reporting

Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day centralized AP operations, including invoice intake, coding, approvals, payment processing, and vendor maintenance
Ensure invoices are processed accurately and in compliance with company policies, approval matrices, and accounting standards
Monitor invoice aging, payment cycles, and cash disbursement schedules to ensure on-time payments
Actively manage vendor payment terms to optimize cash flow, including identifying and capturing early payment discounts while ensuring compliance with approved payment schedules
Oversee processing of various payment types (ACH, check, wire, virtual card, etc.)
Lead, train, and mentor AP staff; assign workloads and manage performance
Establish and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all entities
Conduct performance reviews and support professional development of team members
Serve as escalation point for complex or high-risk AP issues
Enforce segregation of duties and AP internal controls to prevent fraud and errors
Review and approve high-risk transactions, vendor changes, and payment runs
Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations
Ensure compliance with company policies, tax requirements (e.g., 1099 reporting), and regulatory standards
Resolve escalated vendor inquiries and disputes professionally and timely
Partner with Procurement, Operations, and Finance to resolve invoice and PO discrepancies
Maintain positive vendor relationships while protecting company interests
Oversee AP activity within Quickbooks/SAGE Intacct and Stampli, an AP automation system
Identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements to increase accuracy, timeliness, and scalability
Assist with system implementations, upgrades, and testing
Develop and track AP KPIs (cycle time, error rates, aging, etc.)