Accounts Payable Supervisor

Bell & Associates, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Associates has engaged to recruit an Accounts Payable Supervisor to join the Cincinnati-based finance team. The role oversees a small AP team across locations and reports to the AP Manager, ensuring accurate, efficient AP operations.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in AP, prior supervisory experience, and a focus on process improvements in a fast-paced environment. Strong Excel skills and vendor management are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounts payable experience with increasing responsibility.
• Prior supervisory or team-lead experience preferred, but open to someone ready to step into a supervisory role.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, ownership-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with 1099 processing, ACH, vendor setup, check runs, and AP reconciliations.
• Familiarity with lease accounting and ASC 842 preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external vendors.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and committed to continuous process improvement.
• Strong team orientation with a desire to grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of Accounts Payable professionals
• Oversee 1099 preparation, review, corrections, and filing
• Set up, review, and maintain leases within system
• Manage new vendor setup and related documentation
• Set up and verify ACH payments for employees and vendors
• Split imaged batches and oversee invoice processing
• Manage check runs and ACH files, including bank transmission and release
• Process voids, garnishments, and ACH returns
• Manage positive pay activities and research outstanding/uncashed checks
• Work closely with field-based AP representatives and outside vendors to resolve issues
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, controls, and efficiency
• Serve as a hands-on problem solver and resource for the AP team
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely completion of AP responsibilities

Job description

Bell & Associates has been engaged to help our client recruit an Accounts Payable Supervisor to join their established Cincinnati-based finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AP professional who enjoys a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is ready to take ownership of processes while leading a small team.

The successful candidate will supervise a small team of Accounts Payable professionals while working closely with AP representatives across multiple locations and external vendors. This role reports to the Accounts Payable Manager and will play an important part in maintaining accurate, efficient, and well-controlled AP operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of Accounts Payable professionals
• Oversee 1099 preparation, review, corrections, and filing
• Set up, review, and maintain leases within system
• Manage new vendor setup and related documentation
• Set up and verify ACH payments for employees and vendors
• Split imaged batches and oversee invoice processing
• Manage check runs and ACH files, including bank transmission and release
• Process voids, garnishments, and ACH returns
• Manage positive pay activities and research outstanding/uncashed checks
• Work closely with field-based AP representatives and outside vendors to resolve issues
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, controls, and efficiency
• Serve as a hands-on problem solver and resource for the AP team
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely completion of AP responsibilities

Requirements

• 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience, with demonstrated ability to take on increasing responsibility
• Prior supervisory or team-lead experience preferred, but open to someone ready to step into a supervisory role
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, ownership-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience with 1099 processing, ACH, vendor setup, check runs, and AP reconciliations
• Familiarity with lease accounting and ASC 842 preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external vendors
• Dependable, self-motivated, and committed to continuous process improvement
• Strong team orientation with a desire to grow professionally

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a well-established organization where the Accounts Payable function supports a large, multi-location operation. The ideal candidate will be someone who wants to build their career, contribute ideas, improve processes, and become a trusted member of the finance team.