Manager, Accounts Payable

BA Candidate Gateway • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Accounts Payable Manager oversees all activities related to vendor invoicing, cash disbursements, reporting, and vendor account analysis in a highly automated, fast-paced multidivisional environment. This role ensures compliance with policies, accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of Accounts Payable processes while supporting cross-functional teams and contributing to organizational initiatives, including environmental, social, and B Corp objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounts payable experience in an automated, multidivisional environment, in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to prevent and diffuse issues.
• Strong team management and leadership capabilities to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• High level of interpersonal, written, verbal communication skills.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professional skepticism.
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems (JD Edwards or similar).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in produce, food manufacturing, and/or consumer packaged goods industry.
• Prior experience in a sustainability-focused or B Corp-certified organization.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive and work collaboratively across organizational levels within fast-paced and/or high-volume environments.
• Track record of delivering results with a strong bias for action

Responsibilities

• Oversee recording and processing of vendor invoices and cash disbursements in compliance with company policies and internal controls.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of the accounts payable system.
• Prepare periodic aging reports and vendor statement reconciliations.
• Manage timing, recording, and resolution of uncovered invoice journals.
• Ensure timely disbursements according to guidance from the Corporate Controller.
• Maintain communication with vendors, including identifying and addressing issues proactively.
• Lead daily A/P operations and collaborate with other departments to support business needs.
• Supervise A/P staff across all divisions.
• Ensure proper coding, timing, and cutoff procedures for month end close.
• Maintain and update policies, procedures, and departmental documentation.
• Support audit, tax, and compliance requests.
• Communicate departmental issues and updates to the Corporate Controller as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Corporate Controller.
• Maintain and oversee AP-related controls, workflows, SOPs, and documented processes; ensure compliance with internal policies and audit expectations.
• Support internal and external audits, tax compliance reviews, and financial reporting requirements.
• Maintain and update departmental policies, procedures, and run books.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager