Accounts Payable Supervisor

Network of Hope; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement

Dental and Vision insurance

FSA

Health savings account

PTO & holidays

Community impact

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead daily AP operations in a hybrid role with Ohio presence. The position requires coordinating workflow, supervising staff, ensuring accurate invoice processing, and timely vendor payments.

Candidates should have an associate degree (bachelor preferred), 3–5 years AP experience, and knowledge of AP controls and ERP tools such as NetSuite. Join a mission-driven nonprofit serving the community.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in accounting or related field required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Three to five years of progressive AP experience.
• Experience coordinating AP workflows and guiding others; supervisory experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of AP internal controls and best practices.
• Experience in high-volume AP environments or shared services.
• Experience with AP automation tools and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily AP operations to meet service levels and closing timelines.
• Supervise, train, and develop AP staff.
• Oversee PO and invoice processing from intake to posting, including coding and approvals.
• Manage payment processing with proper approvals and timely vendor payments.
• Maintain vendor master data and onboarding documents.
• Prepare year-end 1099s and support month-end closings.
• Provide AP metrics to drive performance and improvements.

Skills

AP leadership

Vendor management

Excel

NetSuite

AP automation

Internal controls

High-volume AP

Documentation & metrics

Education

Associate degree in accounting or related field

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance (preferred)

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Full Time | Days | Monday - Friday

Hybrid role with onsite presence required 1 day/week | Ohio Residents Only

Pay: $55,000 - $70,000/year (Based on experience)

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor. The ideal candidate will share Our Mission: Creating a better world by serving people in need.

What will I do as an Accounts Payable Supervisor with Lutheran Social Services?

• Leads daily AP operations, prioritizing work to meet service levels and close timelines.
• Supervises, trains, and develops AP staff (onboarding, coaching, scheduling, and workload management).
• Oversees purchase order and invoice processing from intake through posting, including coding, approvals, matching, and exception resolution.
• Manages payment processing (check runs and/or electronic payments), ensuring appropriate approvals, segregation of duties, and timely, accurate vendor payments.
• Maintains vendor records and master data (onboarding documentation, W-9 collection, tax classification, and change controls).
• Manages year-end reporting requirements, including preparation and filing of 1099s.
• Monitors AP aging and resolves exceptions/discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Supports month-end close (reconciliations, accrual support, and audit requests related to AP and cash).
• Partners with Finance leadership on process improvements, documentation, and AP automation/ERP enhancements.
• Prepares and shares AP metrics (cycle time, exceptions, aging, discount capture) to drive performance and visibility.
• Assists with Finance initiatives and special projects as needed.

Qualifications for an Accounts Payable Supervisor:

• Associates degree in accounting, business administration, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) required. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, preferred.
• Three to five years of progressive accounts payable and/or accounting experience.
• Experience coordinating AP workflows and providing guidance to others; lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of AP internal controls and best practices (approvals, matching, segregation of duties).
• Experience in a high-volume AP environment and/or shared services model.
• Experience with AP automation tools and continuous improvement (standard work, documentation, metrics).
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word. Experience with NetSuite or other financial reporting software is strongly preferred.

As one of the largest non-for-profits in Central Ohio, we value our employees. Our excellence is based upon team members dedicated to a fulfilling career and committed to the service of others.

Benefits with Lutheran Social Services:

• Health insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matched savings
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Health Savings Account
• PTO and 12 Paid Holidays
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals & the community

About Lutheran Social Services:

We put our Mission of Service into action. Every day LSS serves thousands of people in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety, and healing. LSS offers Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through homeless shelters, domestic violence services, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.