Accounts Payable Manager

Citrin Cooperman; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrin Cooperman India LLP seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead end-to-end AP for multiple US clients. You will oversee high-volume invoice processing, vendor onboarding, and payments, while driving process improvements and ensuring strong internal controls.

The role requires a Masters in Accounting with 8+ years in US accounting, plus hands-on AP expertise and cross-border collaboration with US teams.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in accounting; 8+ years in US accounting strongly preferred.
• Extensive hands-on experience managing high-volume AP processes.
• Strong understanding of procure-to-pay (P2P) and AP workflows.
• Experience with vendor onboarding, invoice processing, and payment processing.
• Vendor reconciliations, AP aging analysis, and buy-side controls.
• Experience supporting month-end close and audit processes.
• Ability to improve AP processes and workflows; drive efficiency.
• Experience handling shared AP inboxes and improving communications.
• Exposure to AP controls and client-specific workflows.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end AP operations for multiple US-based clients.
• Manage high-volume invoice and payment processing and vendor management.
• Review and approve invoices and payments per client workflows.
• Manage vendor onboarding, maintenance, and compliance with controls.
• Monitor AP aging and resolve outstanding invoices and issues.
• Lead vendor query management; maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Support month-end close, AP accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Ensure accurate accounting treatment of AP transactions.
• Develop and maintain SOPs; drive process standardization.
• Collaborate with US teams to address escalations and improve service.

Skills

US accounting

AP management

Vendor onboarding

Invoice processing

Payment processing

AP reconciliations

Month-end close

Process improvements

Internal controls

SOPs

Excel advanced

Education

Masters in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Dynamics

Bill.com

AvidXchange

Coupa

Job description

About the firm:

Citrin Cooperman is one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in the United States, and 4th among mid-Atlantic firms, with over 2,500 employees in 22 U.S. and International offices. This year, we were rated one of the Top 50 Best Companies to work for according to Vault.com. We are always looking for new team members who bring a fresh perspective, technical expertise, and a passion for solving problems.

At Citrin Cooperman, we offer you the flexibility to take your career to the next level and still allow you to focus on what matters to you!

Citrin Cooperman India LLP (CCI”), provides shared services for Citrin Cooperman. Providing quality service to clients with the most efficient use of resources is always a challenge in today's professional world. CCI's mission is to provide outstanding professional support to all Citrin Cooperman offices throughout the year in the areas of accounting, attest and auditing, tax compliance and consulting, business advisory, valuation, litigation support, and other professional work.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead and oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable operations for multiple US-based clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing high-volume AP processes, leading teams, driving process improvements, and ensuring timely and accurate invoice and payment processing.

This role requires a strong understanding of the complete AP lifecycle, including vendor setup and maintenance, invoice processing, payment execution, AP reconciliations, month-end close activities, accounting impacts of AP transactions, and process optimization initiatives. The candidate should be comfortable working directly with US teams, managing client relationships, and driving operational excellence through standardization and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

Academic & Technical:

• Masters Degree with 8+ years of experience in accounting-heavily involved in AP process, mandatorily in US accounting.
• Extensive hands-on experience managing high-volume Accounts Payable processes.
• Strong understanding of the complete procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle and AP process workflow.
• Experience managing:
• Vendor onboarding and maintenance
• Invoice processing
• Payment processing
• Vendor reconciliations
• AP aging analysis
• Vendor query management
• Expense reimbursements
• Credit card accounting
• Strong understanding of the accounting impact of AP transactions, including:
• Expense recognition
• Accrual accounting
• Prepaid expenses
• Vendor liabilities
• Month-end AP accruals
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end close activities related to AP.
• Proven experience identifying inefficiencies and implementing AP process improvements and workflow enhancements.
• Experience handling shared AP inboxes manually and implementing improvements to streamline communication, tracking, and resolution processes.
• Strong exposure to AP internal controls, audit support, and compliance requirements.
• Experience reviewing and approving invoices as per client-specific workflows and authorization matrices.
• Exposure to accounting software such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Dynamics, Bill.com, AvidXchange, Coupa, or similar AP applications.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process documentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Administrative:

• Complies with Firm/BPO department policies.
• Uses down time effectively and complying with Firm’s CPE requirement.
• Well-organized with ability to prioritize.
• Experience managing and mentoring a team of 10+ AP professionals.
• Ability to allocate work based on team capacity, skill sets, and client priorities.
• Conduct quality reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Drive team productivity, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and client-specific requirements.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills.

Job Description:

Responsibilities Includes, but not limited to

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable operations for multiple US-based clients, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to deadlines.
• Oversee high-volume invoice processing, payment processing, and vendor management activities.
• Review and approve invoices, coding, and payment batches in accordance with client policies and approval workflows.
• Manage vendor onboarding, maintenance, and compliance with established controls and procedures.
• Monitor AP aging reports and ensure timely resolution of outstanding invoices and vendor issues.
• Lead vendor query management and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including AP accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Ensure accurate accounting treatment and understanding of the financial impact of AP transactions.
• Review AP reconciliations and resolve discrepancies related to vendors, payments, and general ledger accounts.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation.
• Identify and execute AP process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and turnaround times.
• Manage shared AP inboxes and establish streamlined workflows for invoice and query handling.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with client requirements and audit standards.
• Prepare operational and performance reports, including AP metrics and process KPIs.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 2–5 AP professionals through coaching, training, and performance management.
• Allocate work, monitor productivity, and ensure quality delivery across client engagements.
• Collaborate with US-based clients and engagement teams to address escalations and deliver exceptional service.
• Participate in process transitions, workflow standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.