Accounts Payable Manager (Contract)
About The Position
The Interim Accounts Payable Manager leads day-to-day Accounts Payable operations during an 18-month contract assignment. The role ensures uninterrupted AP functions, timely and accurate invoice processing, and compliant supplier payments. It combines hands-on management with operational leadership across the invoice lifecycle, from intake and validation through coding, approvals, payment processing, supplier support, and issue resolution. The manager partners with internal business groups to maintain service levels, mitigate operational risks, support month-end close activities, and improve efficiency and process consistency. This is a fully onsite position based in Seatac, Washington, in a fast-paced corporate environment supporting high-volume transaction processing. The interim leader is expected to quickly assess processes, set priorities, and provide operational stability while collaborating with the AP team and cross-functional partners.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
- Proven experience managing high-volume invoice processing environments.
- Strong understanding of AP best practices, including PO and non-PO invoice workflows, supplier management, and payment processing.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar financial platforms.
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team management abilities in an AP or finance setting.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
- Analytical and problem-solving capabilities applied to financial operations and transaction processing.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Experience supporting audits, reconciliations, and month-end close processes within an AP function.
- Ability to work onsite in Seatac, Washington.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in airline, aviation, transportation, or another complex operational environment.
- Experience with process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, standardization, and control enhancement.
- Exposure to or involvement in automation projects related to Accounts Payable or financial operations.
- Experience with ERP implementations or major ERP upgrades, particularly in AP modules or related workflows.
- Background in shared services environments supporting centralized finance or AP operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily Accounts Payable operations to ensure continuous, accurate, and timely invoice and payment processing.
- Oversee the invoice lifecycle, including intake, validation, coding, approval routing, payment execution, and post-payment review.
- Ensure supplier payments are accurate and timely and comply with company policies, contractual terms, and internal financial controls.
- Provide hands-on leadership and direction to the AP team, set priorities, monitor workloads, and maintain service levels.
- Partner with Accounting, Supply Chain, Treasury, Procurement, and operational stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain cross-functional relationships.
- Maintain compliance with internal financial controls, company policies, and AP best practices for PO and non-PO invoice workflows.
- Support and coordinate month-end close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and AP reporting as needed.
- Prepare audit documentation, respond to audit inquiries, and maintain accurate, complete, audit-ready AP records.
- Monitor high-volume transaction processing for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established timelines.
- Identify and drive opportunities to improve AP efficiency and standardize workflows.
- Assist with or lead process improvement, automation, and ERP system optimization or implementation initiatives.
- Assess existing AP processes upon engagement, establish priorities, and implement short-term stabilization measures where needed.
- Respond to supplier inquiries and support internal stakeholders in resolving discrepancies, disputes, and payment issues.
- Ensure proper ERP system use and configuration for AP activities, including invoice processing, approvals, and payment runs.
- Track and report AP metrics and performance indicators to highlight trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, if eligible.
- Dental insurance, if eligible.
- Vision insurance, if eligible.
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, if eligible.
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents, if eligible.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
- Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
- Transportation benefits, if eligible.
- Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
- Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
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