Accounts Payable Manager

Leola Construction; Gibsonton (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Life insurance

3 weeks PTO + holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Solé Construction Partners is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to own the AP function across affiliated companies. This hands-on leadership role focuses on tightening processes, building a capable team, and ensuring timely, accurate payments to vendors and subcontractors.

You will manage end-to-end AP across entities, oversee daily operations, and drive improvements in internal controls and automation. A strong background in AP and ERP systems, especially Sage Intacct, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable or accounting experience.
• 3+ years of experience leading a team.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle AP, internal controls, and process optimization.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and month-end close as it relates to AP.
• Comfortable learning and working within accounting/ERP systems; Sage Intacct experience a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with lien waivers, subcontractor compliance, and job costing a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable team, setting clear goals and providing feedback.
• Own the end-to-end accounts payable cycle across all entities—invoice intake, coding, approvals, and payments.
• Oversee daily AP operations to ensure invoices and disbursements are processed accurately and on time.
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve payment questions promptly.
• Oversee subcontractor compliance, including W-9s, lien waivers, and insurance tracking.
• Reconcile AP sub-ledgers to the general ledger and support month-end close.
• Document AP processes for clarity and training.
• Identify opportunities for automation and scalability.
• Partner with IT and other departments to streamline payment processing systems, approval workflows, and reporting.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over disbursements and approvals.
• Manage annual 1099 process and regulatory compliance.
• Provide management with AP aging, payment timing, and cash flow insights.

Skills

Full-cycle AP

Internal controls

Process optimization

Advanced Excel

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Related field

Tools

Sage Intacct

ERP systems

Job costing

Job description

Solé Construction Partners

Accounts Payable Manager – Finance and Accounting

Solé Construction Partners is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to take full ownership of the AP function across our affiliated companies. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who likes bringing order to high transaction volume — tightening processes, developing a capable team, and making sure every vendor and subcontractor is paid accurately and on time. If you do your best work in a busy, growing operation, keep reading.

Why Join Us?

Solé Construction Partners provides shared services such as HR, finance, IT, and operations support to affiliated construction companies, including Leola Construction, Shell Force Construction, United Drywall & Contracting, and JB&B Drywall. We are a leading force in Florida’s construction industry, built on family values and dedication to excellence, with core values of integrity, innovation, client focus, teamwork, and precision. Behind the scenes, our finance team keeps projects funded, vendors paid, and the business running smoothly — and we’re focused on building processes that scale as we grow.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead & Develop the Team: Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable team, setting clear goals, providing regular performance feedback, and creating real growth opportunities.
• Own the AP Cycle: Manage the end-to-end accounts payable cycle across all entities — invoice intake, coding, approvals, and on‑time, accurate payment runs.
• Daily Operations: Oversee daily AP operations to ensure invoices and disbursements are processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with company policy.
• Vendor Relationships: Manage vendor relationships, resolving payment questions and discrepancies quickly and professionally to keep suppliers paid and trust intact.
• Subcontractor Compliance: Own the subcontractor and vendor compliance process, including W-9 collection, lien waivers, and insurance/certificate tracking before payment is released.
• Reconciliation & Close: Reconcile AP sub‑ledgers to the general ledger and support a smooth, timely month‑end close.
• Process Documentation: Document AP processes and workflows for clarity, consistency, and training readiness.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for automation and scalability, and implement solutions that boost efficiency and accuracy.
• Systems & Partnership: Partner with IT and other departments to streamline payment processing systems, approval workflows, and reporting.
• Internal Controls: Maintain and strengthen internal controls over disbursements, including approval workflows and segregation of duties.
• 1099 & Compliance: Manage the annual 1099 process and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Reporting & Insights: Provide management with relevant reporting and insights on AP aging, payment timing, and cash flow.

What type of person would be amazing for this job?

Here’s the kind of person who will be amazing in this job:

• You’re proactive and take ownership without waiting to be asked.
• You take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• You lead under pressure with professionalism and composure, and you see challenges as opportunities.
• You’re a clear, calm communicator who builds strong relationships and believes success is a team effort.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable or accounting experience (required)
• 3+ years of experience leading a team (required)Strong knowledge of full-cycle AP, internal controls, and process optimization
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and month-end close as it relates to AP
• Comfortable learning and working within accounting/ERP systems; Sage Intacct experience a plus
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with lien waivers, subcontractor compliance, and job costing a strong plus

Job Type: Full-Time

• Pay: Competitive salary, based on experience
• 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday
• One location – Gibsonton, FL (In Office)

Benefits

Our company offers a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, along with medical, dental, and vision insurance, a health savings account, and life insurance to support your health and wellbeing. You’ll also receive three weeks of PTO plus paid and floating holidays, and room to grow within a stable, expanding organization.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.