Manager, Accounts Payable

CAMPBELL OIL CO INC•Elizabethtown, NC

76d•Hybrid

About The Position

Campbell Oil Company is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager for their Elizabethtown, NC location. This full-time position offers a hybrid work environment. The Manager of Accounts Payable will provide strategic leadership and oversight for all vendor payment and disbursement processes across multiple Campbell Oil Company entities. This role involves leading a team responsible for accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, expense reimbursements, and other payments, with a strong emphasis on internal controls, automation, and process improvement. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and strategic, capable of simplifying workflows, optimizing system usage, and ensuring compliance and consistency. This position will act as a change agent within the company's shared services, driving the modernization of payables processes through automation, AI-driven tools, and disciplined performance management. The Manager will promote vendor management best practices, enforce company policies, and train teams on procure-to-pay procedures. Success will be measured by improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and accountability, achieved through strong leadership, effective technology utilization, and a continuous improvement mindset. The role aims to position Accounts Payable as a contributor to working-capital performance and an integral part of the company's digital finance transformation.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or over 5 years’ relevant work experience
Extensive knowledge of accounts payable procedures, general accounting principles, and financial regulations
Proficiency in accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), and AP automation tools, and the ability to learn an enterprise resource planning (“ERP”) application
Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to manage large volumes of data accurately and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies
Strong team development, coaching and motivational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to relate well to all levels of management
Strong problem solving, decision-making and timely follow-up skills with demonstrated abilities to work well within defined time constraints
Demonstrated leadership and professionalism with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization
Ability to eagerly adapt to change and assist the team in managing change

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications (e.g., CPA) may be preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the AP function across all company divisions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and expense reports.
Supervise and develop a high-performing AP team, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Evaluate and redesign AP workflows to leverage automation and emerging AI tools to eliminate manual effort and increase accuracy.
Define, track, and report key performance indicators (“KPIs”) that measure team productivity, accuracy, and process efficiency; implement education and training as needed.
Partner closely with Treasury, Accounting, Operations, and IT to ensure data integrity between systems, proper accruals, and alignment with working-capital objectives.
Champion vendor management best practices, including standardized onboarding, payment terms governance, and proactive communication with suppliers.
Manage daily cash disbursement processes and coordinate funding approvals with Treasury to optimize cash flow and payment timing.
Maintain oversight of AP aging and accrued purchase reports, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding items.
Lead process documentation and training initiatives across the organization to promote understanding of procure-to-pay processes and systems.
Identify and implement opportunities for digital transformation that improve accuracy, transparency, and scalability within AP.