Accounts Payable Manager — Lead & Automate Payments

FS System; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded pension

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance

Paid time off & holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Evergreen FS, based in Bloomington, IL, is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee daily AP operations, improve processes, and lead a high-performing team. The role focuses on accuracy, timely payments, and strong internal controls to support farming and community services.

The ideal candidate has five+ years in AP or accounting operations with leadership experience, and a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of accounts payable or accounting operations experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong analytical skills and experience developing reports and analyzing spending trends.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable operations, oversee high-volume invoice processing and payments to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead and develop the AP team, set priorities, manage workloads, train staff, and foster continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and controls; support month-end close and audits.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and improve communication and efficiency.
• Develop reporting on vendor spend and cost trends to identify savings opportunities and support business decisions.
• Track AP performance, identify issues, and measure progress in accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify system enhancements and automation opportunities to improve AP processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Evergreen FS, based in Bloomington, IL, is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee daily AP operations, improve processes, and lead a high-performing team. The role focuses on accuracy, timely payments, and strong internal controls to support farming and community services.

The ideal candidate has five+ years in AP or accounting operations with leadership experience, and a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business.