Accounts Payable Manager

Talentify; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify in Columbus, OH, seeks a senior Accounts Payable leader to manage a four-person team and oversee daily AP operations, including invoice processing, approvals and supplier payments. The role focuses on improving AP processes, implementing internal controls and supporting Workday enhancements.

Qualified candidates have 3–5 years AP experience, leadership experience, and strong Excel skills. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferred and experience with Workday is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of accounts payable experience.
• Experience with Workday for AP Processing.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience managing Accounts Payable staff.
• Strong understanding of AP Processes.
• Experience building or improving accounting processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor and develop a team of four accounts payable staff
• Oversee daily AP Operations including invoice processing, approvals & supplier payments
• Build and improve account payable processes, procedures, and internal controls
• Assist with Workday system enhancements and process improvements
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of high-volume invoices
• Monitor workflow efficiency and implement process improvements and automation initiatives
• Review supplier reconciliations and resolve, escalation discrepancies or payment issues
• Partner with accounting leadership on month end close, accruals and audit support
• Maintain compliance with company policies, accounting standards, & payment terms
• Develop reporting metrics related to AP performance, aging and cash flow

Skills

Accounts Payable

Workday

Leadership

Process Improvement

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Workday

Job description

Community Name:

UCH Central Office

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Manage, mentor and develop a team of four accounts payable staff
• Oversee daily AP Operations including invoice processing, approvals & Supplier Payments
• Build and improve account payable processes, procedures, and internal controls
• Assist with Workday system enhancements and process improvements
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of high-volume invoices
• Monitor workflow efficiency and implement process improvements and automation initiatives
• Review supplier reconciliations and resolve, escalation discrepancies or payment issues
• Partner with accounting leadership on month end close, accruals and audit support
• Maintain compliance with company policies, accounting standards, & payment terms
• Develop reporting metrics related to AP performance, aging and cash flow

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

Bachelor's degree in accounting (four year college or technical school): Preferred

Experience:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of accounts payable experience
• Experience with Workday for AP Processing.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience managing Accounts Payable staff, including responsibility for performance management, workflow oversight, staff development, and ensuring timely and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions.
• Strong understanding of AP Processes
• Experience building or improving accounting processes and procedures

Computer Skills:

Must have strong Excel skills and a working knowledge of general software packages; Must be able to proficiently operate a computer, the Internet and basic office equipment

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.