Accounts Payable Manager

LHH; Youngstown (OH, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager in Youngstown, Ohio to lead the organization's AP function. You will oversee daily operations, manage a team, ensure timely and accurate vendor payments, and maintain strong internal controls across the procure-to-pay cycle.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of AP experience, proven leadership, and solid knowledge of ERP systems and Excel. Manufacturing/distribution experience is a plus.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead the organization's accounts payable function. This role is responsible for overseeing daily AP operations, managing a team, ensuring timely and accurate payment processing, maintaining strong internal controls, and driving process improvement initiatives across the procure-to-pay cycle.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and experience managing accounts payable operations within a fast-paced business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Accounts Payable team, including performance management, training, and workflow oversight.
• Oversee the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reimbursements, and payment runs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards.
• Review and approve invoice coding, payment batches, wire transfers, ACH transactions, and check runs.
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve escalated invoice and payment issues.
• Partner with Procurement, Operations, Treasury, and Accounting teams to improve efficiencies and support business objectives.
• Monitor AP aging and identify opportunities to optimize payment practices and cash management.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, account reconciliations, and audit requests.
• Develop and maintain AP metrics, reporting, and process documentation.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities, automation initiatives, and system enhancements.
• Assist with compliance requirements related to 1099 reporting and vendor master file maintenance.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience.
• 2+ years of people leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, internal controls, and financial operations.
• Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Preferred

• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or shared services environments.
• Experience leading process improvement or AP automation initiatives.
• Exposure to large-volume transaction environments.
• Professional certifications or advanced accounting coursework.