Accounts Payable Manager

Pinnacle Partners, Inc; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Partners, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead end-to-end AP operations and deliver accurate, timely vendor payments. You will develop the AP team, participate hands-on in daily processing, and drive process improvements that support growth and profitability.

The role emphasizes strong internal controls, audit readiness, and collaboration with Procurement, Accounting, Finance, and operations to ensure exceptional service to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Accounts Payable team while serving as a hands-on, working manager.
• Provide direct support to the AP team during high volume or absences to ensure timely processing.
• Oversee the full AP lifecycle: vendor onboarding, invoice coding, PO matching, approvals, three-way matching, payments.
• Resolve complex AP issues including payment discrepancies and vendor inquiries.
• Manage outgoing cash disbursements via ACH, wire, checks and other methods.
• Lead a high-volume AP operation processing ~4,000 invoices per month with accuracy and compliance.
• Strengthen internal controls to safeguard assets and support process improvements.
• Support annual audits with documentation and responsiveness to requests.
• Monitor electronic payments and maintain vendor payment records for ACH/wire security.
• Assist month-end close with reconciliations, accruals, and reporting.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Accounting, Finance and operations to resolve issues with service excellence.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and leverage systems for growth.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Vendor payments

Internal controls

Team leadership

Process improvement

Job description

Base Salary up to $105K, plus bonus potential

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for leading the organization's end-to-end accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely vendor payments, maintaining strong internal controls, and delivering exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders. This role also provides accounting support and financial insights that contribute to the organization's continued growth and profitability. In addition to overseeing the daily operations and development of the accounts payable team, the Accounts Payable Manager serves as a hands-on leader, actively participating in day-to-day processing, problem-solving, and process improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Accounts Payable team while serving as a hands-on, working manager, balancing leadership responsibilities with daily accounts payable processing


• Provide direct support to the AP team by stepping into day-to-day operations during periods of high volume, employee absences, or workload fluctuations to ensure timely processing and uninterrupted service


• Oversee the full accounts payable lifecycle, including vendor onboarding, invoice coding, purchase order matching, invoice approvals, three-way matching, payment processing, and vendor account maintenance


• Resolve complex accounts payable issues, including payment discrepancies, vendor inquiries, escalated exceptions, and process-related challenges


• Manage all outgoing cash disbursement activities for the organization, ensuring accurate and timely payments through ACH, wire transfers, checks, and other approved payment methods


• Lead a high-volume accounts payable operation, processing approximately 4,000 invoices per month while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company policies


• Establish, maintain, and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and support continuous process improvement initiatives


• Support annual financial audits by preparing documentation, responding to audit requests, and ensuring adherence to internal controls and accounting policies


• Monitor electronic payment processes and maintain vendor payment records, ensuring the accuracy and security of ACH and wire payment transactions


• Assist with month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, accruals, reporting, and other accounting support as needed


• Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Accounting, Finance, and business operations to resolve invoice and payment issues while delivering exceptional internal and external customer service


• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes, enhance operational efficiency, and leverage system capabilities to support organizational growth