Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager

Robert Half • Brea, CA • 2h ago

Description We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager to lead and strengthen a high-volume payables function for a growing organization in California. This role is ideal for someone who can combine day-to-day oversight with process enhancement, strong financial controls, and close partnership with accounting and operations teams. The position offers the opportunity to help shape scalable procedures, support month-end activities, and contribute to ongoing improvements across the procure-to-pay cycle.

Responsibilities:

Direct daily accounts payable operations, ensuring invoices, payments, and vendor transactions are handled accurately and within established timelines.

Lead, coach, and develop AP staff while promoting accountability, service quality, and consistent execution across the function.

Improve payables workflows by identifying inefficiencies, strengthening approval processes, and introducing practical automation where appropriate.

Oversee payment activity including checks and electronic disbursements, while maintaining compliance with company policies and internal controls.

Partner with accounting teams during month-end close to support accruals, reconciliations, and accurate financial reporting.

Manage vendor relationships by resolving payment issues, answering escalations, and maintaining clear and thorough communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Support procure-to-pay processes by aligning invoice handling, coding, approvals, and documentation with operational and financial requirements.

Contribute to system and infrastructure enhancements, including participation in ERP-related process improvements and future implementation readiness in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Requirements - At least 5 years of progressive experience in accounts payable or accounting, including ownership of complex payables activities.

Minimum of 2 years of people leadership experience with responsibility for supervising or managing an AP team.

Demonstrated success improving processes, building controls, or scaling an accounts payable function in a growing organization.

Hands-on knowledge of month-end close support, including AP accruals and related reconciliation activities.

Strong understanding of procure-to-pay operations within high-volume, multi-location business environments.

Experience working with ERP platforms such as Dynamics 365, Oracle, NetSuite, or comparable financial systems.

Bachelor's degree required.

Background in industries such as retail, hospitality, entertainment, restaurants, consumer services, or other multi-site organizations is preferred.

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