Temporary Accounts Payable Supervisor

Aston Carter•Edison, NJ

4d•$40 - $45•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Temporary Accounts Payable (AP) Supervisor to support our AP team during a Workday implementation. This role will split time between contributing to the Workday project and serving as the backup AP Supervisor to ensure daily operations continue smoothly. Key Responsibilities Workday Implementation Support Participate in Workday design, testing, and deployment activities specific to Accounts Payable. Provide insights and recommendations based on prior Workday implementation experience. Assist with process redesign and system optimization. Support data preparation and cleanup, including vendor master data, ahead of the transition. Operational AP Leadership Serve as the backup AP Supervisor while permanent staff focus on the implementation. Lead and support a team of AP analysts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to processes. Monitor workflow, assign tasks, and ensure completion of daily AP activities. Perform reconciliations and review reports from PeopleSoft and Excel. Step in to process invoices when needed. Ideal Candidate Someone who brings both operational AP leadership and Workday implementation expertise—able to guide the team, contribute to system design and testing, and ensure a smooth transition while maintaining high-quality AP operations.

Requirements

Proven experience as an AP Supervisor (not a first-time supervisor).
Hands-on Workday AP experience; daily system usage required.
Workday implementation experience strongly preferred.
Experience transitioning from PeopleSoft to Workday is a major plus.
Strong understanding of AP processes, controls, and best practices.
Ability to lead, coach, and support a team in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in PeopleSoft reporting and Excel.
Comfortable rolling up sleeves and assisting with transactional work when necessary.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Workday implementation experience
Experience transitioning from PeopleSoft to Workday

Responsibilities

Participate in Workday design, testing, and deployment activities specific to Accounts Payable.
Provide insights and recommendations based on prior Workday implementation experience.
Assist with process redesign and system optimization.
Support data preparation and cleanup, including vendor master data, ahead of the transition.
Serve as the backup AP Supervisor while permanent staff focus on the implementation.
Lead and support a team of AP analysts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to processes.
Monitor workflow, assign tasks, and ensure completion of daily AP activities.
Perform reconciliations and review reports from PeopleSoft and Excel.
Step in to process invoices when needed.