Manager, Accounts Payable

Litera • Raleigh, NC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Accounts Payable owns Litera’s accounts payable function, supporting vendor relationships and reliable financial operations. This hands-on leadership role partners with Accounting leadership and cross-functional teams to improve processes, support system implementations, and ensure accuracy throughout payment cycles. The role helps build scalable AP operations and influences the company’s financial infrastructure as it grows.

The position is hybrid and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with an expectation to work in the office at least three days per week.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience in a mid-to-large organization.
• Strong understanding of AP best practices, including three-way match, purchase orders, accruals, and payment processing.
• Experience supporting system integrations, financial system implementations, or process automation projects.
• Solid Excel skills and comfort working across financial systems and tools.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP platforms such as NetSuite, SAP, or similar AP automation tools.
• Background building or refining SOPs and internal controls for AP functions.
• Experience managing or mentoring AP team members.
• Familiarity with multi-entity or international payment processing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable operations, ensuring vendor invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Identify AP process inefficiencies and implement scalable, automated solutions across ERP and AP tools.
• Support system implementations, upgrades, and integrations that strengthen Litera’s financial technology stack.
• Own account reconciliations and month-end close activities, delivering clean and timely results to the Accounting team.
• Create and maintain SOPs, process documentation, and internal controls for consistent and accountable AP operations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for vendor communications, manage payment status, resolve disputes, and enforce policy.

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth through meaningful stretch opportunities, visibility, and career development.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to partner with teams around the world.
• Work at the intersection of legal technology, customer outcomes, and AI-driven innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed