Accounts Payable Manager

LHH; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is partnering with a well-established organization to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Manager. The role oversees AP operations and leads a high-performing team, elevating processes and staff development while ensuring efficient financial operations across the function.

The ideal candidate combines strong leadership with a hands-on approach to day-to-day AP tasks and cross-functional collaboration to drive improvements and robust controls.

Qualifications

• Experience managing accounts payable, accounting operations, or related finance functions.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the accounts payable function to ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop team members.
• Monitor workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of internal controls and operational procedures.
• Assist with issue resolution, vendor communication, and payment-related inquiries.
• Prepare reporting and analysis to support management decision-making.
• Collaborate with accounting and operational teams on process improvements and special projects.
• Support audit requests and maintain compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and help implement best practices across the department.

Skills

Leadership

Accounts payable

Process improvement

Vendor communication

Analytical skills

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

I am partnering with a well-established organization that is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee accounts payable operations and lead a high-performing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting professional who enjoys improving processes, developing staff, and ensuring efficient financial operations.

The ideal candidate will combine strong leadership abilities with a hands-on approach to managing day-to-day AP functions while collaborating with internal stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the accounts payable function to ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions
• Supervise, mentor, and develop team members
• Monitor workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Participate in the development and maintenance of internal controls and operational procedures
• Assist with issue resolution, vendor communication, and payment-related inquiries
• Prepare reporting and analysis to support management decision-making
• Collaborate with accounting and operational teams on process improvements and special projects
• Support audit requests and maintain compliance with company policies and accounting standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and help implement best practices across the department

Qualifications

• Previous experience in managing accounts payable, accounting operations, or a related finance function
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills