Accounts Payable Manager

Murphy & Associates, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Murphy & Associates is seeking an on-site Interim Accounts Payable Manager for the Greater Seattle Area. You will oversee daily AP operations, guide the AP team, and ensure timely processing of invoices and payments.

The role emphasizes internal controls, collaboration with stakeholders, and process improvements to support airline operations. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in AP, with Oracle or SAP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent relevant experience preferred.
• Typically 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including supervisory or management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing high-volume AP operations and leading AP teams.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end invoice processing, PO and non-PO workflows, supplier management, payment processing, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar financial platforms.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, resolve operational issues, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day AP operations during the contract period, ensuring timely invoice processing and accurate payments.
• Lead the AP team, manage workload, and monitor productivity and service levels.
• Ensure compliance with AP policies, segregation of duties, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Treasury, and stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment matters.
• Support month-end close, AP accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Drive process improvements and automation opportunities in AP workflows.

Skills

AP leadership

High‑volume AP

Invoice processing

PO/non-PO workflows

Internal controls

Prioritization

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance / Business Administration

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

ROLE IS ONSITE IN THE GREATER SEATTLE AREA, WA

$54-$77/hr, $9,504 - $13,552/month COMPENSATION RATE (depending on experience)

PLEASE NOTE: This role is not open to Corp to Corp.

OUR COMPANY – MURPHY & ASSOCIATES

Murphy & Associates has had the privilege of providing technology and business consulting services to over 150 diverse clients in the Greater Seattle Area since 1980. We take great pride in our full disclosure model and low margins which attracts top tier talent. We are transparent with our employees. Our business model fosters loyalty, satisfaction, and consistent delivery of quality services from the consultants on our team. Through it all, Murphy & Associates has stayed true to its roots, partnering with highly qualified technology and business consultants and working closely with our clients, fairly and ethically.

THE CLIENT

Our client is a large airline company based in the Greater Seattle Area.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER

Role Summary:

The Interim Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day Accounts Payable operations during the contract assignment, ensuring continuity of operations, timely invoice processing, accurate payments, and adherence to established financial controls and company policies.

This role provides operational leadership and hands-on management of the AP team, overseeing end-to-end invoice processing, supplier inquiries, payment activities, and issue resolution. The position will focus on maintaining service levels, addressing operational challenges, managing priorities, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and process consistency.

Key Duties:

• Accounts Payable Operations
• Oversee daily AP operations, including invoice intake, processing, validation, matching, coding, approvals, and payment preparation.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of PO and non-PO invoices in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Monitor invoice queues, aging, exceptions, and payment deadlines to ensure timely resolution.
• Manage invoice backlogs, processing priorities, and supplier escalations.
• Ensure critical and time-sensitive supplier payments are appropriately prioritized to support airline operations.
• Team Leadership & Operational Management
• Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and support to AP personnel.
• Manage workload distribution, staffing coverage, and resource priorities.
• Monitor team productivity, service levels, and processing performance.
• Provide guidance on complex invoice issues, discrepancies, and escalations.
• Promote consistent application of AP procedures and internal controls.
• Oversee resolution of supplier inquiries, payment discrepancies, and outstanding invoice issues.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Treasury, Accounting, and business stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment matters.
• Maintain effective supplier relationships and ensure timely communication and follow-up.
• Support timely resolution of issues affecting critical operational suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with AP policies, approval authorities, segregation of duties, and internal controls.
• Oversee supplier master data processes and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including AP accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests and ensure appropriate documentation is maintained.
• Reporting & Process Improvement
• Monitor AP performance metrics, including invoice aging, processing cycle times, exception rates, payment timeliness, and productivity.
• Provide regular updates on AP operations, outstanding issues, and performance to management.
• Identify process inefficiencies, operational risks, and opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Recommend practical improvements to workflows, procedures, and automation opportunities.
• Support ERP enhancements, process improvement initiatives, and transformation activities as needed.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent relevant experience preferred.
• Typically 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including supervisory or management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing high-volume AP operations and leading AP teams.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end invoice processing, PO and non-PO workflows, supplier management, payment processing, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar financial platforms.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, resolve operational issues, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: Experience in the airline, aviation, transportation, or other complex operational industries.
• Experience managing AP operations across multiple locations, business units, or legal entities.
• Experience with ERP implementations, process improvements, and invoice automation.
• Ability to quickly assess existing processes and establish operational priorities.

Key Success Measures

• Continuity of AP operations and achievement of established service levels.
• Timely and accurate invoice processing and supplier payments.
• Reduction of invoice backlogs and aging items.
• Effective resolution of supplier and internal stakeholder escalations.
• Consistent application of financial controls and AP procedures.
• Accurate and timely month-end close support.
• Identification and communication of practical process improvement opportunities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Duration: ASAP to start, to run through 12/2027, with chance to extend.

Location: Role is onsite in SeaTac, WA.

Daily Schedule: M-F, 40 hours a week, no OT anticipated.

Hardware: Client will provide.

Role Requirements: Client requires a background test & a drug screen before start.

BENEFITS

We offer the opportunity to participate in health, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401k.

KEYWORDS

Accounting, accounts payable, ap operations, airlines and aviation

Murphy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.