Accounts Payable Supervisor

AppleOne Employment Services; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Costa Mesa, CA. You will lead a two-person AP team, ensure accurate and timely invoice processing, and partner with accounting leadership to support departmental growth in a high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of AP experience with supervisory duties, strong ERP and Advanced Excel skills, and a proven ability to implement process improvements while maintaining strong controls and

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant accounts payable experience.
• Previous supervisory experience in an accounts payable department is required.
• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry is required.
• Strong ERP system experience.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work with reports, spreadsheets, and financial data.
• Professional communication skills with the ability to lead staff and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise two-person accounts payable team, including workload management and coaching.
• Oversee full-cycle accounts payable processes: invoices, approvals, payments, vendor records.

Skills

Leadership

ERP experience

Advanced Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Time management

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

Job Summary

A growing organization in the aerospace and defense industry is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Costa Mesa, CA. This role is ideal for an experienced accounts payable professional who enjoys leading a team, improving processes, and supporting a high-volume accounting environment. The Accounts Payable Supervisor will oversee two staff members, ensure accurate and timely payment processing, and partner with accounting leadership to support department growth. This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to step into a visible leadership role with supportive management, a collaborative team environment, and the ability to contribute beyond day-to-day AP operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a two-person accounts payable team, including workload management, coaching, and performance guidance.
• Oversee full-cycle accounts payable processes to ensure invoices, approvals, payments, and vendor records are handled accurately and on time.
• Review AP transactions, reconciliations, aging reports, and issue resolution to maintain accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with accounting and operational teams to improve workflows, strengthen controls, and support department growth.
• Utilize ERP systems and Excel to analyze AP data, prepare reports, and support month-end close activities.
• Assist with additional accounting projects and department initiatives as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $70,000 to $85,000 per year.
• Job type: Temp-to-hire.

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Required Qualifications and Skills

• Supervise accounts payable staff and oversee day-to-day AP operations.
• Manage full-cycle accounts payable workflows, including invoice processing, approvals, payments, and vendor support.
• Use ERP systems and Excel to support reporting, reconciliations, and process efficiency.
• Assist with accounting projects and cross-functional department support.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant accounts payable experience.
• Previous supervisory experience in an accounts payable department is required.
• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry is required.
• Strong ERP system experience.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work with reports, spreadsheets, and financial data.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Professional communication skills with the ability to lead staff and collaborate across departments.
• Ability to identify process improvements and support a growing accounting function.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting month-end close activities related to accounts payable.
• Background working in a regulated, manufacturing, aerospace, or defense accounting environment.
• Demonstrated ability to improve AP processes, strengthen controls, and support team development.

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• For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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