Director, Accounts Payable

U.S. Chamber of Commerce•Washington, DC

22h•$111,137 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner. We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field or equivalent experience.
8+ years of experience leading accounts payable or overall accounting operations.
Experience leading or managing accounting or AP teams.
Strong knowledge of AP processes, internal controls, and vendor management practices.
Experience with contracts, purchasing operations, or vendor lifecycle management.
Proficiency in ERP, accounting systems, contract management systems, and AP workflows.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems and automation tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential financial information.
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and lead change initiatives.

Responsibilities

Manage team performance, workload prioritization, and professional development to ensure high-quality service delivery.
Foster a customer-service-oriented culture focused on responsiveness, accuracy, and continuous improvement while maintaining the highest level of compliance with our policies and procedures.
Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, reimbursements, and vendor transactions.
Review and approve payment batches and complex transactions in line with our policies and internal controls.
Lead vendor administration, including onboarding, maintenance, issue resolution, and W‑9/1099 compliance.
Oversee the integration and reconciliation of approved contracts with payments in the accounts payable system to ensure accuracy and policy compliance.
Provide oversight of purchasing activities, subscriptions, and vendor services to drive consistency, efficiency, and adherence to policies.
Ensure that ACH verification, TIN validation, and vendor due diligence processes are executed effectively.
Lead AP-related activities for month-end and year-end close, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting deliverables.
Partner with Accounting and Tax on reporting requirements, including 1099 compliance, sales and use tax, escheatment filings, and audit support.
Maintain and continuously improve internal controls across AP and purchasing processes.
Manage the corporate credit card program, ensuring appropriate controls over card issuance, spending limits, policy compliance, and transaction oversight.
Collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Payroll, and business teams to resolve issues and improve workflows.
Identify and implement process improvements to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
Lead or support system enhancements, automation initiatives, and process standardization efforts.