Accounts Payable Manager — Hybrid, Drive AP Automation

LHH; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

LHH is assisting a long-time transportation and logistics client in Indianapolis seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee all AP functions, including carrier payments and vendor invoices. You will ensure timely, accurate payments and support month-end close with strong controls and process discipline.

Lead a team of 5 FTE and up to 5 seasonal staff, optimize AP workflows, implement improvements, and maintain vendor records. A hybrid work schedule is offered along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ Accounts Payable Manager experience.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office products.
• Experience with ERP systems (Sage Intacct a plus).
• Ability to implement and enforce policy in a respectful, customer-service oriented manner.
• Experience documenting and improving processes and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily AP operations and supervise 5 full-time and up to 5 seasonal staff.
• Ensure timely processing of carrier and vendor invoices.
• Monitor AP aging and prioritize payments based on cash flow.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
• Maintain vendor records and 1099 reporting.
• Monitor system for duplicate payments and fraudulent invoice activity.
• Optimize AP workflows through automation.
• Develop SOPs and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Participate in month-end close activity, ensuring AP aging reconciles to GL.

Skills

Staff supervision

Policy enforcement

Process documentation

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Sage Intacct

ERP systems

Job description

LHH is assisting a long-time transportation and logistics client in Indianapolis seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee all AP functions, including carrier payments and vendor invoices. You will ensure timely, accurate payments and support month-end close with strong controls and process discipline.

Lead a team of 5 FTE and up to 5 seasonal staff, optimize AP workflows, implement improvements, and maintain vendor records. A hybrid work schedule is offered along with competitive benefits.