Accounts Payable Leader: AI-Driven Automation & KPIs

OUTFORM; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Outform Group in Chicago, IL is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead a high‑volume AP team and optimize invoice processing, vendor management, and reporting. The role focuses on automation and process improvements to support cash flow and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on leadership, 5+ years in AP, and 2+ years of supervision, with strong Excel and ERP experience to drive efficiency in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily Accounts Payable operations in a high‑volume environment.
• Establish and enforce KPI reporting and accountability metrics across the AP team.
• Monitor invoice processing accuracy, exception trends, aging, turnaround time, and productivity.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency, scalability, and control enhancement.
• Drive transformation initiatives including AI/scanning, OCR, workflow automation, and process standardization.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and approval workflows.
• Review and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor escalations.
• Coordinate and build month‑end close activities related to Accounts Payable.
• Prepare executive‑level operational reporting and KPI summaries.
• Train, mentor, and develop AP team members while driving accountability and performance.
• Partner with Finance and IT on ERP enhancements, implementations, and process improvements.
• Utilize advanced Excel reporting and analytics to support operational decision‑making.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Excel skills

ERP systems

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Oracle

SAP

OCR/AI tooling

Job description

Outform Group in Chicago, IL is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead a high‑volume AP team and optimize invoice processing, vendor management, and reporting. The role focuses on automation and process improvements to support cash flow and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on leadership, 5+ years in AP, and 2+ years of supervision, with strong Excel and ERP experience to drive efficiency in a fast‑paced environment.