Accounts Payable Manager: Lead, Automate & Optimize

Ledgent-Finance-; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent-Finance- in Jessup, MD is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high‑volume AP function, drive automation, and strengthen financial operations. This hands‑on leadership role will oversee vendor payments, invoice processing, month‑end activities, internal controls, and AP team development while partnering across the organization.

The candidate should have 5+ years in AP or accounting, prior supervisory experience, ERP exposure (NetSuite preferred), and advanced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of Accounts Payable or accounting experience.
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.
• ERP system experience; NetSuite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Accounts Payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing.
• Oversee vendor relationships, payment runs, ACH/check/wire payments, and vendor maintenance.
• Ensure strong internal controls, three-way matching, and compliance with AP policies.
• Support month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, and audit requests.
• Lead AP process improvement and automation initiatives within the ERP system.
• Develop, coach, and mentor AP team members while promoting accountability and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Ledgent-Finance- in Jessup, MD is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high‑volume AP function, drive automation, and strengthen financial operations. This hands‑on leadership role will oversee vendor payments, invoice processing, month‑end activities, internal controls, and AP team development while partnering across the organization.

The candidate should have 5+ years in AP or accounting, prior supervisory experience, ERP exposure (NetSuite preferred), and advanced