Mgr, Accounts Payable

Reworld Projects•Usa, NJ

37d

About The Position

The Manager of Accounts Payable is responsible for overseeing the centralized AP operations spanning multiple ERP systems in a fast-paced environment. This role ensures accurate invoice processing, strong vendor relationships, and compliance with company policies and internal controls. The Manager supports continuous improvement efforts, drives key AP metrics, and ensures consistent service within the Procure-to-Pay process. This role will support the invoice ingestion process along with invoice processing done by an offshore team, and this will role will report to the Director of Accounts Payable. The ideal candidate: Strong team leader Highly responsive to business needs Meets and exceeds critical KPIs Helps standardize processes and procedures Focused on continuous improvement Effectively utilizes automation and AP toolsets

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5–7+ years of relevant Accounts Payable experience
Experience managing an AP team (offshore) or centralized AP function
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to work directly with stakeholders at all levels
Professional, proactive, and strong leadership presence
Ability to analyze information, make recommendations, and resolve issues
Strong organization, accuracy, and follow-through
PeopleSoft& NetSuite experience preferred (or experience with another major ERP)
High proficiency in MS Office
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

PeopleSoft& NetSuite experience preferred (or experience with another major ERP)

Responsibilities

Ensure excellent customer service and efficient AP processes are top priorities.
Provide consistent, high-quality support to internal and external customers while maintaining compliance with company policies and controls.
Oversee the payment processes across various ERP systems, review aging reports, and virtual credit card payments
Support metric reporting by identifying and tracking key AP performance indicators. Monitor KPIs, conduct root-cause analysis on issues
Assist in implementing operational efficiencies that increase productivity and reduce manual effort. Benchmark team performance against internal and industry standards.
Assist and coordinate year-end AP activities, including 1099 processing and reporting.
Help develop and maintain best practices to improve accuracy, productivity, and controls.
Partner with Procurement, Operations, and other internal teams to resolve issues and support proper execution of Procure-to-Pay responsibilities.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and maintain appropriate internal controls over AP processing.
Support audit requests related to accounts payable.
Assist in onboarding or integrating newly acquired entities into AP processes as applicable.
Oversee expense reporting compliance and policy adherence.
Lead AP staff through coaching, training, goal setting, performance reviews, and workload planning.
Understand and troubleshoot issues related to wire allocations, virtual credit card discrepancies, direct debit transactions