Accounts Payable Manager

Zekelman Industries; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Recognition programs

Job summary

Zekelman Industries is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead AP operations, ensuring accurate, timely processing and strong internal controls. This role oversees invoice management, payment processing, reconciliations, month-end activities, and vendor maintenance while guiding the AP team.

The ideal candidate will have SAP expertise, advanced Excel skills, and a solid accounting foundation with a commitment to operational excellence and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in accounts payable or related accounting role.
• Experience working with SAP and AP controls.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage full invoice processing cycle in SAP and PO validation.
• Oversee payment processing and supplier reconciliations across currencies.
• Lead month-end close and AP accrual processes with audit readiness.
• Review GRIR and aged items; ensure accurate cost center allocations.
• Coach and supervise AP staff; collaborate with Purchasing and Finance.
• Maintain documentation and improve internal controls and workflows.

Skills

SAP experience

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership potential

AP principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA designation / progress toward CPA

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead our accounts payable operations and ensure the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of financial transactions. This role is responsible for overseeing invoice management, payment processing, reconciliations, month-end activities, and vendor account maintenance while providing leadership and guidance within the accounts payable function.

The ideal candidate will bring strong SAP experience, advanced Excel skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and a commitment to operational excellence.

What You\'ll Do

• Manage the full invoice processing cycle, including invoice entry into SAP and validation of Purchase Orders (POs).
• Ensure secure invoice storage and approval workflows within document management systems.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies in partnership with Purchasing and other stakeholders.
• Manage pre-payment deposits and review blocked invoices to facilitate timely payments.
• Verify proper assignment of payment information to invoices following SAP postings.
• Oversee daily ACH payment runs and weekly cheque processing across multiple companies and currencies.
• Maintain and monitor the Outstanding Cheque Register to prevent stale-dated cheques.
• Ensure tax payments are processed accurately and on schedule according to Tax Group requirements.
• Review and manage GRIR accounts and aged outstanding items.
• Lead the monthly accounts payable accrual process and prepare supporting documentation for audit purposes.
• Reconcile AP subledgers to the general ledger and maintain audit-ready records.
• Monitor subledgers for overdue items and ensure timely resolution.
• Review and correct cost center assignments to support accurate financial reporting.
• Conduct regular vendor statement reviews and reconciliations.
• Manage lease reconciliations and utility tracking processes.
• Maintain supporting files and reporting tools used for budgeting and financial analysis.
• Promote and support a strong culture of workplace safety and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to applicable accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.
• Provide guidance and support to team members and cross-functional partners.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts payable or a related accounting/finance role.
• Experience working with SAP.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable principles, practices, and controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.

What You\'ll Bring

• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration skills and a customer-service mindset.
• Sound judgment and the ability to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What You\'ll Get

• Competitive compensation.
• Bonus plan and profit-sharing opportunities.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with low-cost, high-quality options.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Employee loyalty awards and recognition programs.

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.