Accounts Payable Manager: Team Leader & Process Optimizer

Vaco by Highspring; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Louisville, KY seeks an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP team, oversee end-to-end invoice processing, payments, and vendor relationships.

You will ensure GAAP compliance, drive process improvements, and report AP metrics to senior management. This role requires a bachelor's degree and 5+ years in AP with 2+ in management, plus ERP proficiency (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years in accounts payable with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and AP best practices.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the AP team to high performance.
• Oversee end-to-end AP processes including invoices and payments.
• Manage vendor relationships and internal stakeholder communications.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Drive process improvements and automation to boost accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee month-end close activities and AP reporting to leadership.
• Prepare and analyze AP metrics and provide recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Vaco by Highspring in Louisville, KY seeks an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP team, oversee end-to-end invoice processing, payments, and vendor relationships.

You will ensure GAAP compliance, drive process improvements, and report AP metrics to senior management. This role requires a bachelor's degree and 5+ years in AP with 2+ in management, plus ERP proficiency (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel.