Accounts Payable Supervisor

Vaco by Highspring; California (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Valencia, CA is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor with SAP expertise to lead a high-volume AP operation in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage the full-cycle AP process, mentor the AP team, ensure strong controls, and partner with Purchasing and Finance to drive process improvements. On-site role with earning potential up to $38 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.
• 5+ years progressive AP experience, 2+ in management.
• Hands-on SAP AP processing is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP).
• Experience in high-volume, multi-entity AP.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day AP operations and supervise the AP team.
• Manage full-cycle AP, including invoicing, payments, and reconciliations.
• Ensure accuracy, controls, and compliance with policies.
• Partner with Purchasing, Accounting, and Finance to improve processes.
• Identify automation opportunities and generate AP metrics.

Skills

AP management

Leadership

Excel

Vendor relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Vaco Los Angeles is partnering with a well-established client to identify an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor with SAP expertise. This is a great opportunity for a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing high-volume AP operations while driving process improvements. This role can pay up to $38/hr and needs someone to come on‑site in Valencia, CA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day operations of the Accounts Payable department.
• Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice processing, payment runs (ACH, wire, and check), vendor setup, and account reconciliations.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the AP team to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and timely processing.
• Review invoice coding, approvals, and payment batches within SAP.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
• Resolve complex vendor issues and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and 1099 reporting.
• Partner with Purchasing, Accounting, and Finance to improve AP processes and optimize workflows.
• Identify opportunities for automation and continuous process improvement.
• Prepare AP reporting and metrics for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including 2+ years of management or supervisory experience.
• Hands‑on experience using SAP for accounts payable processing is nice to have.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle AP, month‑end close, and internal controls.
• Experience managing high‑volume invoice processing in a multi‑entity environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP preferred).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electronic invoicing, OCR, and AP automation tools.
• Experience with ACH, wire transfers, and international payments.
• Manufacturing, distribution, or consumer products industry experience is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in