Accounts Payable Manager

Colonial Group; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the AP function, ensuring timely payments, strong internal controls, and effective vendor relationships. The role leads a team in a fast-paced environment with responsibilities spanning month-end close and reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of AP or accounting experience, including supervisory duties, with proficiency in ERP systems and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Five+ years of accounts payable or accounting experience, including supervisory experience.
• Experience with ERP systems and accounting software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable process including invoice review and payment processing.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors.
• Supervise and develop accounts payable staff.
• Monitor AP aging and resolve issues.
• Maintain vendor records and relationships.
• Ensure compliance with policies and internal controls.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing.
• Reconcile AP balances and investigate discrepancies.
• Support audits with required documentation.
• Identify process improvements and KPIs.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve invoice issues.
• Prepare reports and analytics on AP activities.
• Develop and maintain reporting, analytics, and KPIs to measure productivity and transparency.
• Perform other tasks as requested by management.

Skills

Accounts payable processes

Accounting principles

ERP systems

Excel

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the daily operations of the accounts payable function. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payment processing, maintaining strong internal controls, managing vendor relationships, and leading a team in a fast-paced environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and oversee the accounts payable process, including invoice review, approval workflows, and payment processing.

• Ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors and suppliers.

• Supervise, train, and support accounts payable staff by developing a high-performing, cohesive team environment that encourages productivity, employee engagement, professional development, open communication, teamwork, collaboration, mutual accountability, and respect.

• Monitor accounts payable aging and resolve outstanding issues.

• Maintain vendor records and manage vendor relationships.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.

• Reconcile accounts payable balances and investigate discrepancies.

• Support audits by providing required documentation and responding to inquiries.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and internal controls.

• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve payment- and invoice-related issues.

• Prepare reports and analyses related to accounts payable activities.

• Develop and maintain reporting, analytics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure, track, and improve productivity, enhance reporting processes, and provide greater transparency to leadership.

• Perform other tasks, projects, and assignments as requested by management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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

• Five or more years of accounts payable or accounting experience, including supervisory experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and accounting principles.

• Experience with ERP systems and accounting software.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with Finance and business leadership.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based work.

• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other standard office equipment.

• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, and reach as needed to perform job duties.

• Ability to lift and carry items weighing over 20 pounds as needed.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.