Accounts Payable (PTP) Manager

Rite-Hite Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Rite-Hite Corporation seeks an Accounts Payable (PTP) Manager to lead our procure-to-pay operations at the Milwaukee HQ. You’ll drive end-to-end AP, T&E, and master data processes, coach a team of AP Specialists, and partner with Procurement, Treasury, IT, and business units to scale automation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance and 6–8+ years in AP/PO-Pay with leadership experience. JD Edwards experience and a track record of process improvements are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 6–8+ years of AP/Procure-to-Pay experience with leadership.
• Experience driving process improvements and automation.

Responsibilities

• Owns end-to-end AP and T&E operations and strategy.
• Leads AP team and provides coaching and development.
• Ensures compliance with policies and internal controls.

Skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Automation

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

## Accounts Payable (PTP) ManagerApply: USA-WI-Corporate Headquarters: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR102509**At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact.** As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you’ll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that’s always looking ahead. Rite-Hite is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager (Procure-to-Pay) to join our team. This position leads accounts payable operations with a strong focus on driving efficiency, standardization, and continuous improvement across procure-to-pay processes. This role manages a team of AP Specialists and oversees invoice processing, vendor payments, employee Travel & Expense (T&E) reimbursements, and PTP master data maintenance while ensuring compliance with company policies and internal controls. The Manager partners with Procurement, Treasury, IT, and business stakeholders to optimize processes, leverage automation, and scale operations to support business growth. This role owns AP processes today and will evolve into full Procure-to-Pay ownership as capabilities mature. **This position is a hybrid role with 3 days a week out of our Milwaukee, WI Global Headquarters.****Essentials Duties & Responsibilities:*** Owns end-to-end AP and T&E operations and strategy, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and employee reimbursements* Ensures compliance with company policies, approval matrices, and internal control requirements* Leads process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives and develops the AP team* Serves as the primary escalation point for complex vendor, payment, and process issues* Leads, coaches, and develops the accounts payable team* Owns PTP technology solutions and partners with IT and solution providers**Education & Experience:*** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or closely related field is required* 6-8+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or Procure-to-Pay, including people leadership.* Experience leading operations in a process-driven or shared services environment* Experience driving process improvements, automation, or AP transformation initiatives; ERP experience (JD Edwards preferred)* Experience owning business systems and partnering with IT and solution providers**Knowledge & Skill Requirements:*** Ability to drive accountability for meeting service expectations of internal and external inquiries, including resolution of escalated issues* Ability to establish and reinforce standard work, approval requirements, and segregation of duties across assigned processes* Applies strong analytical and problem-solving skills to monitor performance, identify trends and root causes, and drive corrective actions* Leads continuous improvement efforts by identifying process inefficiencies, leveraging technology, supporting standardization and automation, and driving sustainable improvements over time**What We Offer**At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people – because when you’re supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:* *Health & Well-being:* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.* *Financial Security:* A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.* *Time for You:* Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.Join us and build a career where you’re supported – at work and beyond.Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans.We are also committed to maintaining a **drug-free workplace** for the safety of our employees and customers.