Accounts Payable Manager

brobstongroup.com - Jobboard; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

brobstongroup.com - Jobboard is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee all accounts payable operations in a fast-paced retail environment. This role involves leading the AP team, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements using SAP technologies.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and over 5 years of accounts payable experience, including management. Proficiency with SAP, especially Vendor Invoice Management, is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including at least 2 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable best practices.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the Accounts Payable team, including hiring, training and performance management.
• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable processes from invoice receipt through payment to ensure timely, accurate processing.
• Utilize and optimize SAP functionality, focusing on VIM and purchasing modules, to streamline approvals and workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

SAP

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field

Tools

SAP

Vendor Invoice Management (VIM)

Job description

Summary

The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee all accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing, compliance, and effective internal controls within a fast-paced retail environment. This role leads and develops the AP team, drives process improvements and automation, and leverages SAP technologies—particularly Vendor Invoice Management (VIM)—to optimize invoice workflows. The manager will collaborate with internal partners, manage vendor relationships, and support month-end close and audit activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the Accounts Payable team, including hiring, training and performance management.
• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable processes from invoice receipt through payment to ensure timely, accurate processing.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements and maintain robust internal controls.
• Utilize and optimize SAP functionality, with a focus on VIM and purchasing modules, to streamline approvals and workflows.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve invoice discrepancies and manage vendor relationships and payment issues.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close activities and prepare and analyze AP reports to provide insights on payment trends and vendor performance.
• Support internal and external audit requests and provide necessary documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including at least 2 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Proficiency with SAP required; experience with SAP Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) and Purchase Module highly preferred.
• Experience in a retail or high-volume transaction environment is a significant advantage.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.