Accounts Payable Supervisor

Quanex; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 72,500 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 5% company match

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

Tuition support for degree and continuous education

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

Quanex is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead the AP department in Akron, Ohio. This role involves supervising the team, ensuring efficient processing of invoices, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a degree in Accounting or Finance, and experience within a manufacturing environment. The position offers a competitive salary range of $72,500 to $95,000 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of AP or AR experience, including supervisory experience.
• Experience in a multi-plant manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the AP team, including training and performance management.
• Oversee invoice processing and payment approvals.
• Coordinate with procurement to resolve invoice discrepancies.

Skills

3-way matching (PO, Invoice, receiving)

Large ERP system (SAP, Oracle, Epicor)

Leadership and team management

Microsoft Excel proficiency

High-volume invoice management

Education

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

Tools

AP automation software

Job description

Quanex is looking for an Accounts Payable Supervisor to join our team located in Akron, Ohio.

The Accounts Payable (AP) Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounts payable department, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and expense reports across multiple manufacturing plants. This role requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate with various internal departments and external vendors.

We Offer You!

• Competitive Salary and bonus potential
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education
• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

What’s attractive about the AP Supervisor position?

• Ongoing interaction with multiple levels of the organization
• Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment
• Opportunity to manage and develop team

What Success Looks Like

• Supervise and lead the AP team, including training, performance management and workload distribution.
• Oversee invoice processing, payment approvals, and expense report reconciliation for multiple plant locations.
• Ensure invoices are coded correctly according to GL accounts, cost centers and company policies.
• Manage weekly payment runs (ACH, checks, wire transfers) while maintaining cash flow requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and dispute resolution across plant locations.
• Coordinate with procurement, receiving and plant operations to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy across all plants.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including AP accruals and account reconciliations.
• Generate AP aging reports, KPIs and other metrics for management review.
• Support internal and external audits related to accounts payable.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred).
• 2-4 years of AP or AR experience, with at least 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Experience in a multi-plant manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of 3-way matching (PO, Invoice, receiving) and large ERP system (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strong work ethic and sense of personal responsibility for work outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent people skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume invoices and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with AP automation software is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and implement efficiencies.
• Ability to Travel on occasion.

The salary range for this position is $72,500 to $95,000 with bonus potential.