Accounts Payable Manager

DeWinter BH; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

DeWinter Group is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee a high-volume, full-cycle AP operation supporting multiple locations and departments. This hands-on role reports to the Controller and focuses on improving and modernizing AP processes during an organizational transition.

The ideal candidate balances daily invoice responsibilities with improvement initiatives, coordinating payments and ensuring strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in accounts payable management.
• Experience with Financial Edge NXT preferred.
• Ability to review AP transactions for accuracy and proper approvals.
• Experience across multiple locations or funding sources a plus.
• Experience implementing or supporting AP automation initiatives.

Responsabilités

• Oversee high-volume, full-cycle AP across multiple locations.
• Manage vendor payments, invoice review, and voucher processing.
• Support month-end close and GL postings for AP activity.
• Coordinate weekly check printing and payment runs.
• Drive process enhancements toward electronic payables and banking.
• Collaborate with Controller and accounting team during transition.

Connaissances

Accounts payable management

Invoice reviews

Vendor relations

Multitasking

Process improvement

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Outils

Financial Edge NXT

Description du poste

Accounts Payable Manager

Overview

A mission-driven organization is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee a high-volume, full-cycle accounts payable operation supporting multiple locations and departments. Reporting to the Controller, this hands-on role will manage vendor payment operations, maintain accurate financial records, and help strengthen and modernize AP processes during an organizational transition.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and comfortable balancing daily invoice and payment responsibilities with process improvement initiatives. This is an opportunity to help transition manual workflows toward more efficient electronic payables and banking processes while serving as a trusted partner to the accounting team and vendors.

Required Skills

• At least five years of experience managing the accounts payable process
• Strong experience with Financial Edge NXT
• Full-cycle accounts payable expertise, including:
• Invoice and voucher review
• Project and account coding validation
• General ledger posting
• Payment processing and disbursements
• Vendor account maintenance
• Account reconciliations
• Month-end close support
• Experience coordinating weekly check printing and vendor payment runs
• Ability to review AP transactions for accuracy, proper approvals, and compliance with established controls
• Strong vendor relationship management and issue-resolution skills
• Proven ability to investigate payment discrepancies and resolve problems efficiently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment
• Sound judgment, initiative, and adaptability during periods of process change
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with the Controller and accounting team

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization
• Familiarity with multi-site or multi-fund accounting environments
• Experience supporting AP process automation or electronic payment implementations
• Knowledge of transitioning banking and payment workflows to electronic platforms
• Experience improving manual processes and developing stronger internal controls
• Prior experience overseeing or mentoring AP staff

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Five or more years of progressively responsible accounts payable experience
• Experience managing high-volume AP operations across multiple locations, departments, or funding sources
• Experience working with Financial Edge or Financial Edge NXT

Other Requirements

• Hybrid position based in New York City
• Onsite work required Wednesdays and Thursdays
• Standard daytime working hours, generally within a 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. or 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. schedule
• Open-ended contract assignment anticipated to last approximately six months or longer
• Primarily responsible for managing the AP process rather than supervising a large team
• Must be comfortable working in a business-casual office environment
• Must be able to support evolving processes during an organizational restructuring