Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager

at  Robert Half

The Accounts Payable Supervisor is responsible for leading the Accounts Payable process and function. This position directs and oversees the daily management of the accounts payable staff and processes associated with the payment of invoices, ensuring the accuracy of the entire process as it relates to vendor payment: purchase orders, receiving, invoices, payment of invoices, and communication with customers and vendors. This position ensures company policies and procedures are adhered to as they pertain to accounts payable. This is an accounting support position in a fast paced, high volume, centralized accounting environment.
1. Supervises activities of the Accounts Payable (A/P) team. Responsible for the performance management, hiring, training, and development of all A/P team members.
2. Monitor productivity of AP team members.
3. Develops and maintains relationships with both internal and external customers while offering unsurpassed customer service.
4. Reviews accounts payable documents prepared by A/P team members for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to OneLegacy policies and procedures; authorizes for payment.
5. Creates and implements changes to work assignments, methods, or procedures to meet operational needs and improve accuracy and efficiency of the accounts payable system.
6. Analyzes, resolves and answers complex or difficult problems presented by A/P team members, other OneLegacy staff, or vendors in a timely manner.
7. Formulates, recommends, and implements changes to department policy or procedures to ensure the integrity of the accounts payable system. Interprets policy and advise OneLegacy staff of appropriate changes to policies and procedures.
8. Recommends modifications to existing systems and implements modifications through coordination with all areas involved in the accounts payable process.
9. Ensures accurate entry of transactions to the accounting system.
10. Educates OneLegacy staff regarding A/P and travel and expense policies and procedures.
11. Ensures compliance with all federal and state regulations governing payments to vendors.
12. Ensures payment compliance with all negotiated contracts and recommends modification to payment terms as appropriate.
13. Develops and reviews statistical reports designed to monitor A/P activities, anticipates problems, and ensures accurate recording of transactions.
14. Oversees maintenance of disbursement record retention.
15. Assists the Accounting & Finance Manager and Controller with projects as needed.

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