Accounts Payable Manager - Lead AP & Process Excellence

Tessenderlo Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead daily AP operations, ensure timely invoice processing, and maintain strong controls across the AP function within the Finance organization.

The role will coach the AP team, optimize 3-way matching, manage supplier payments, and collaborate with internal partners to resolve issues while leveraging SAP and VIM to improve accuracy and month-end close.

Qualifications

• Eight years of Accounts Payable experience, including 5+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong working knowledge of AP processes, including invoice processing, 3-way matching, vendor master data, supplier payments, 1099/W-9 requirements, and month-end close support.
• SAP, VIM, or similar ERP/AP automation system experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, payment controls, fraud prevention, and audit documentation.
• Ability to monitor AP KPIs, identify process improvement opportunities, and communicate operational performance clearly.
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors, including coaching, accountability, collaboration, and clear communication in both routine and difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Accounts Payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing and payment of supplier invoices.
• Monitor outgoing cash requirements related to supplier payments and support cash forecasting as needed.
• Oversee supplier payment runs, payment approvals, and related controls to ensure payments are accurate, timely, authorized, and compliant with company policies.
• Manage, coach, and develop the AP team, including workload allocation, training, performance feedback, and department goals.
• Ensure effective use of SAP, VIM, and related AP tools to manage invoice processing, approvals, exceptions, reporting, 3-way matching, and process documentation.
• Support month-end close through AP accruals, AP-related journal entries, GR/IR and AP reconciliations, and timely support for internal and external audit requests.
• Monitor AP performance metrics, including invoice cycle time, exception rates, first-pass rate, aging items, blocked invoices, and team productivity, and drive related process improvements.
• Maintain AP procedures, support training, and ensure consistent application of Finance policies, internal controls, segregation of duties, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Respond to supplier requests and inquiries, including payment status, invoice discrepancies, account statements, and escalation matters.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure vendor master data is accurate, properly controlled, and supported by appropriate documentation for vendor setup and changes, including banking details, tax information, payment terms, and fraud-prevention controls.
• Perform other assignments as requested.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Relationship-building

Conflict management

Escalation-resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field

Tools

SAP

VIM

Job description

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead daily AP operations, ensure timely invoice processing, and maintain strong controls across the AP function within the Finance organization.

The role will coach the AP team, optimize 3-way matching, manage supplier payments, and collaborate with internal partners to resolve issues while leveraging SAP and VIM to improve accuracy and month-end close.