Accounts Payable Supervisor

Pinnacle Recruitment; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Recruitment seeks an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead a small AP team on-site in Bakersfield, ensuring accurate, timely processing of invoices and payments. The role balances supervision with hands-on AP duties, emphasizing internal controls and efficient workflows.

The successful candidate will drive process improvements, mentor staff, and collaborate with finance and operations to resolve issues while maintaining strong vendor relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle AP processes and accounting principles.
• Experience in a high-volume AP environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, support, and develop a small team of Accounts Payable professionals
• Oversee the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice processing, approvals, payment processing, and vendor management
• Review AP transactions for accuracy, proper coding, appropriate approvals, and compliance with company policies
• Ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately and within established deadlines
• Oversee vendor account reconciliations and assist with resolving discrepancies and payment issues
• Maintain and document accurate vendor records and documentation
• Support month-end close activities, including AP reconciliations, accruals, and related reporting
• Monitor AP aging and outstanding items and ensure timely resolution
• Partner with accounting, purchasing, operations, and other departments to resolve invoice and payment-related issues
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounts payable procedures
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and streamline AP workflows
• Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation as needed
• Provide ongoing coaching, training, and performance feedback to the AP team

Skills

Accounts payable

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to join a well-established and respected organization. This is a fully on-site position and an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys leading a team, improving processes, and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of day-to-day accounts payable operations.

The Accounts Payable Supervisor will oversee a small AP team and be responsible for managing the full accounts payable cycle. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can balance team supervision with daily operational responsibilities while maintaining strong internal controls, accuracy, and timely processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, support, and develop a small team of Accounts Payable professionals
• Oversee the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice processing, approvals, payment processing, and vendor management
• Review AP transactions for accuracy, proper coding, appropriate approvals, and compliance with company policies
• Ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately and within established deadlines
• Oversee vendor account reconciliations and assist with resolving discrepancies and payment issues
• Manage and maintain accurate vendor records and documentation
• Support month-end close activities, including AP reconciliations, accruals, and related reporting
• Monitor AP aging and outstanding items and ensure timely resolution
• Partner with accounting, purchasing, operations, and other departments to resolve invoice and payment-related issues
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounts payable procedures
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and streamline AP workflows
• Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation as needed
• Provide ongoing coaching, training, and performance feedback to the AP team

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience
• Previous supervisory, lead, or team management experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounts payable processes and accounting principles
• Experience working in a high-volume AP environment preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and build strong internal and vendor relationships

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is hands-on, dependable, and comfortable taking ownership of the AP function. The right candidate will be an effective leader who can develop their team while also jumping in when needed to keep operations running smoothly.

This position offers the opportunity to join a stable, established organization and play an important role within its accounting team.