Accounts Payable Manager — ERP & Process Improvement

Cox Engineering; Randolph (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Engineering in Randolph, MA is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP function across Construction, Service, and Manufacturing, ensuring timely processing and strong internal controls.

You will optimize cash flow, manage vendor relationships, support month-end close, and drive ERP enhancements with NetSuite and other platforms. Leadership experience and strong accounting background required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounts payable experience with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Experience managing AP operations within construction, engineering, manufacturing, or service-based industries strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable best practices, internal controls, vendor compliance, and 1099 reporting requirements.
• Experience working in ERP systems, preferably NetSuite; experience with BuildOps, Sage 300, Procore, Epicor, or similar platforms preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable team, establishing performance expectations and supporting professional growth.
• Manage daily AP operations to ensure timely processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, and vendor payments.
• Allocate workload and monitor productivity to ensure service levels and financial deadlines are met.
• Foster a collaborative, customer-service-oriented culture within the AP function.
• Oversee vendor onboarding processes, including W-9 collection, compliance documentation, and vendor setup controls.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes through reconciliations, accruals, and AP reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

BuildOps

Sage 300

Procore

Epicor

Excel

Job description

Cox Engineering in Randolph, MA is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP function across Construction, Service, and Manufacturing, ensuring timely processing and strong internal controls.

You will optimize cash flow, manage vendor relationships, support month-end close, and drive ERP enhancements with NetSuite and other platforms. Leadership experience and strong accounting background required.