Accounts Payable Supervisor

Northeast Arc•Danvers, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Supervisor helps ensure that Northeast Arc’s financial operations run accurately and efficiently, supporting the organization’s mission of empowering people with disabilities to live, learn, work, and fully participate in their communities. The Accounts Payable Supervisor oversees the day-to-day accounts payable function, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and vendor records. This role supervises a small team and works closely with Finance leadership to ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies, while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant accounts payable or accounting experience required.
Supervisory experience strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, general accounting principles, and financial regulations.
Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume workflows, resolve discrepancies, and improve processes.
Proficiency with accounting systems and databases (Blackbaud experience a plus) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Blackbaud experience a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, payment runs, procurement card expense reports, and vendor statement reconciliations.
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff for a small accounts payable team to ensure effective operations and excellent customer service.
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers; respond to inquiries and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies promptly.
Maintain accurate vendor records, including W-9s, contracts, tax documentation, and insurance certificates; support annual 1099 processing.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, tax regulations, and accounting standards.
Coordinate documentation and respond to auditor requests during external audits.
Conduct vendor OIG checks in accordance with organizational policy.
Identify and implement opportunities for automation and process improvement using available technology.
Prepare and review reports such as invoice aging and support month-end and year-end close activities.
Maintain schedules and supporting documentation for invoices related to capital projects.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.