Job Title: Accounts Payable ManagerJob Description
The Accounts Payable Manager oversees all end-to-end accounts payable activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of invoices, payments, vendor records, reconciliations, and annual 1099 reporting. This role leads a team of accounts payable professionals, manages vendor relationships with a strong customer-service mindset, and drives continuous process improvement in alignment with internal policies, SOX requirements, and GAAP. The position offers the opportunity to work in a growing organization, support special projects, and contribute to the evolution of the accounting function.
Responsibilities
Oversee the complete accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, payment execution, vendor maintenance, reconciliations, and annual 1099 reporting.
Manage vendor relationships and respond promptly and professionally to vendor inquiries with a strong customer-service focus.
Monitor open receiving and accrual items, ensuring timely resolution and accurate month-end close activities.
Track, analyze, and report on key accounts payable metrics to support performance management, workload balancing, and process efficiency.
Administer procurement and fuel card programs, including user onboarding, training, audits, and ongoing account maintenance.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately seven accounts payable professionals through clear goal setting, regular feedback, performance reviews, and cross-training.
Ensure all accounts payable processes comply with internal policies, SOX requirements, and GAAP, maintaining strong internal controls.
Maintain current and accurate process documentation to support consistency, training, and audit readiness.
Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to requests, and addressing audit findings related to accounts payable.
Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives and assigned projects, particularly those related to systems, large ERP enhancements, and scaling for growth.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including accounting and operations, to support special projects and oversight on new large customers.
Utilize collection, reconciliation, credit, and aging report skills to support the integrity and timeliness of payables-related information.
Essential Skills
At least 4 years of overall accounts payable experience.
At least 4 years of experience working in large ERP systems, including supporting projects and process enhancements.
Proficiency with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting.
A minimum of 1 year of experience at a manager or lead level overseeing accounts payable or a similar function.
Demonstrated ability to manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, payments, vendor maintenance, reconciliations, and 1099 reporting.
Strong customer-service orientation in managing vendor relationships and resolving inquiries.
Experience monitoring accruals and open receiving items to support an accurate month-end close.
Ability to track and interpret key accounts payable metrics to guide decisions and improvements.
Experience administering or supporting card programs such as procurement or fuel cards.
Proven leadership skills, including coaching, performance management, and team development.
Knowledge of internal control frameworks and compliance requirements related to SOX and GAAP within accounts payable processes.
Strong reconciliation skills and familiarity with credit and aging reports.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
4 or more years of accounts payable management experience is preferred.
1 or more years of experience working with JD Edwards (JDE) is preferred.
An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
Experience supporting projects within large ERP environments, including implementations, upgrades, or process redesign.
Background in environments experiencing growth, acquisitions, or integration of new entities is beneficial.
Ability to lead and thrive in a dynamic, evolving setting with ongoing process and system changes.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across accounting and operational teams.
Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and special projects simultaneously.
Work Environment
This role is based in a modern office environment with individual workstations and a professional setting. The organization operates in the chemical and water treatment industry, formulating, manufacturing, blending, distributing, and selling industrial and laboratory chemicals to municipalities and businesses across the United States. The accounting team supports a large and growing company that continues to acquire multiple businesses each year, creating an exciting, fast-evolving environment with frequent opportunities for involvement in special projects and integration activities. The culture emphasizes work-life balance and supports flexibility, with leadership encouraging employees to prioritize important personal and family commitments when needed. The position offers a hybrid schedule where the employee may choose one day per week to work from home, typically on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, with the remaining days spent on-site. The team environment is collaborative and supportive, with a focus on professional growth, internal advancement, and ongoing development as the company continues to expand.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Roseville, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $47.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Roseville,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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