Accounts Payable Manager

Century Group; California; On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group is partnering with a client to hire an Accounts Payable Manager in California. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and location. The expected starting base salary is $100,000 to $110,000 per year.

Responsibilities include overseeing the full AP function, driving process improvements, and collaborating with finance and operations to implement scalable controls. Ideal candidates have leadership experience in high-volume AP, strong analytical abilities, and experience

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of leadership experience overseeing team members, workflows, or department functions.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end accounts payable processes, internal controls, payment cycles, and vendor management.
• Prior experience supporting ERP implementations, system conversions, or accounting process transformation initiatives.
• Ability to analyze data, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements to accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full accounts payable function, ensuring invoices, payments, and related transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Lead process improvement initiatives designed to increase efficiency, reduce manual work, and support a paperless environment.
• Partner with accounting, finance, and operational teams to identify challenges and implement practical solutions.
• Support ERP implementation and system enhancement projects by helping design scalable accounts payable processes and controls.
• Manage departmental priorities, monitor workflow performance, and ensure timely resolution of vendor and payment issues.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $100,000 to $110,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the full accounts payable function, ensuring invoices, payments, and related transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Lead process improvement initiatives designed to increase efficiency, reduce manual work, and support a paperless environment.
• Partner with accounting, finance, and operational teams to identify challenges and implement practical solutions.
• Support ERP implementation and system enhancement projects by helping design scalable accounts payable processes and controls.
• Manage departmental priorities, monitor workflow performance, and ensure timely resolution of vendor and payment issues.

Requirements

• Previous experience managing or supervising accounts payable operations in a high-volume business environment.
• Minimum of 2+ years of leadership experience overseeing team members, workflows, or department functions.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end accounts payable processes, internal controls, payment cycles, and vendor management.
• Prior experience supporting ERP implementations, system conversions, or accounting process transformation initiatives.
• Ability to analyze data, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements to accounting operations.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills with a collaborative management style and the ability to influence stakeholders across departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Previous experience driving automation, workflow enhancements, and paperless process initiatives.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and change management skills.
• Self-motivated professional who can work independently, prioritize competing demands, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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