Accounts Payable Manager

WILDE; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WILDE is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead AP functions for its manufacturing organization in Winchester, KY. This challenging role involves overseeing full-cycle accounts payable operations, driving automation initiatives, and ensuring accurate processing of high-volume invoices.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of AP experience in a $100M+ organization, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in AP automation tools, and will work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, or finance.
• Experience in a $100M+ organization.
• Proficiency in AP automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounts payable operations.
• Manage high-volume invoice processing.
• Reconcile accounts payable subledger to the general ledger.

Skills

Accounts payable

Analytical skills

Invoice processing

AP automation tools

Time management

Education

5+ years of experience in accounts payable or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

We have a central belief at WILDE: It doesn't matter what others say, what others think, and what others want you to do. When you're on a path to do something that's never been done, what matters is you make your own way.

Be WILDE.

Never stop.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager with a strong background supporting a $100M+ manufacturing organization. This role will lead complex AP functions, drive automation initiatives, and ensure accurate, timely processing of high-volume invoices in a fast-paced environment. This person will report to the Controller.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in automated AP systems, strong analytical skills, and hands‑on experience with manufacturing-related processes such as inventory, procurement, and vendor management. This role is responsible for invoice processing, vendor communications, payments, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate AP records.

This role is in person in our Winchester, KY office.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, coding approvals, and payment execution
• Manage high-volume invoice processing in a manufacturing environment (PO and non-PO invoices)
• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices
• Maintain and optimize AP automation systems
• Reconcile accounts payable subledger to the general ledger
• Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies
• Communicate with vendors regarding payments, discrepancies, and account inquiries
• Support year-end 1099 preparation and vendor documentation
• Identify and report applicable use tax
• Assist with AP accruals and month-end close activities
• Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as requested
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Receiving, and Operations to resolve issues
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Mentor junior AP staff and serve as a subject matter expert
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• This role has the possibility of also expanding into Accounts Receivable as well.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, finance, or a related field
• Proven experience in a $100M+ organization
• Experience in CPG, food, manufacturing, distribution, or consumer products preferred
• Strong understanding of PO-based invoicing, vendor reconciliations, and payment processing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets
• Experience with AP automation tools (e.g., Tipalti, Stampli, AvidXchange, Coupa, SAP Concur, Oracle, or similar)
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to analyze data and resolve discrepancies effectively
• Commitment to compliance with policies and internal controls

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with inventory, freight, logistics, or co-manufacturing invoices
• Experience supporting multi-location manufacturing operations
• Experience with month-end close and AP accruals
• Experience improving AP processes in a growing company