Accounts Payable Manager — Lead AP Team & SAP Excellence

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical-Dental-Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ seeks an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP function, ensure timely invoice processing and supplier payments, and maintain internal controls. You will oversee the AP team, drive efficiency with SAP and VIM, and support month-end close and audits.

The role emphasizes coaching, KPI monitoring, policy adherence, and accurate vendor master data management to support cash flow and financial accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 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.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, conflict management, and escalation-resolution skills.
• 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.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Leadership

Communication

Process Improvement

AP controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

VIM

Job description

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ seeks an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP function, ensure timely invoice processing and supplier payments, and maintain internal controls. You will oversee the AP team, drive efficiency with SAP and VIM, and support month-end close and audits.

The role emphasizes coaching, KPI monitoring, policy adherence, and accurate vendor master data management to support cash flow and financial accuracy.