Accounts Payable Manager - Lead & Automate in Miami

Iberia Foods; Miami Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Iberia Foods in Miami is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to direct the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensure accurate invoice processing, timely payments, and precise vendor reconciliations. This leadership role oversees the AP team and drives process improvements.

You will reinforce internal controls, manage month-end and year-end closes, partner with Procurement and Operations to remove bottlenecks, and maintain strong vendor relationships while safeguarding confidential payment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of full-cycle corporate accounts payable experience.
• 3+ years of direct supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• ERP proficiency with mid-to-enterprise level accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills with deadline adherence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the AP Team.
• Direct Daily Operations: delegate high-volume workflows and set processing priorities.
• Coach and mentor AP staff performance.
• Enforce accountability and monitor progress.
• Direct end-to-end invoice and payment processing.
• Manage full cycle: invoice intake, automated workflows, and payment runs.
• Ensure coding accuracy for GL, cost centers, departments, and projects.
• Resolve vendor disputes, duplicate billings, and pricing variances.
• Partner cross-functionally and manage vendors.
• Unblock approvals with Procurement and Operations.
• Strengthen vendor relations and reconcile statements.
• Protect financial data and ensure confidentiality.
• Enforce SOX-level controls and assist audits.
• Lead month-end accruals, aging reviews, and ledger reconciliations.
• Drive process optimization and analytics; track KPIs.
• Leverage ERP systems to automate manual data entry and workflows.

Education

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

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Iberia Foods in Miami is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to direct the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensure accurate invoice processing, timely payments, and precise vendor reconciliations. This leadership role oversees the AP team and drives process improvements.

You will reinforce internal controls, manage month-end and year-end closes, partner with Procurement and Operations to remove bottlenecks, and maintain strong vendor relationships while safeguarding confidential payment