Accounts Payable Supervisor

EMR Group; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Parental PTO

401(k) match

HSA and FSA

Job summary

EMR Group is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead a team across locations, ensuring accurate payments and timely month-end closings. You’ll implement process improvements, maintain vendor records, and collaborate with IT and accounting to optimize ERP-driven workflows.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory AP experience, strong Excel and ERP skills, and a commitment to accuracy and internal controls in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Progressive accounts payable experience, including at least two years in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.
• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or a comparable ERP system.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, account reconciliations, internal controls, and applicable tax reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial reporting.
• Experience in a high-volume accounts payable environment preferred.
• Experience with electronic payment systems, ERP implementations, or process automations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounts payable team and cross-train to ensure coverage across locations.
• Set priorities and SLAs for invoice processing, payments, and month-end close.
• Manage vendor payments (checks, ACH, wires, electronic methods).
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
• Monitor AP reports for discrepancies and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain vendor records and documentation in compliance with procedures.
• Ensure compliance with policies, internal controls, and tax reporting requirements.
• Oversee AP activities in Dynamics 365 and other financial systems.
• Collaborate with IT/accounting to support system improvements and automation.
• Coordinate month-end closing, reconciliations, and accruals.

Skills

Leadership & coaching

Organization & prioritization

Analytical & problem-solving

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Confidentiality & judgement

Overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups)

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented leader who thrives on accuracy, organization, and keeping financial operations running smoothly? EMR is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor who is passionate about developing a strong team, streamlining processes, and ensuring accuracy and efficiency. If you enjoy leading others, solving problems, and making an impact, we want to hear from you!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise, train, and develop accounts payable team members, including scheduling, workload distribution, performance evaluations, coaching, and cross-training to ensure adequate coverage across locations and processes
• Establish departmental priorities, performance expectations, and service-level standards to ensure timely invoice processing, vendor responses, and month-end closing activities.
• Manage vendor payments, including checks, ACH transfers, wire transfers, and electronic payment methods
• Review and resolve invoice discrepancies, vendor inquiries, payment issues, and outstanding account balances
• Monitor accounts payable reports to identify discrepancies, duplicate payments, outstanding credits, and opportunities for improvement
• Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure proper documentation, verification, and compliance with established procedure.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, tax reporting requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Oversee accounts payable functions within Microsoft Dynamics 365 and other financial systems, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT and accounting teams to support system improvements, automation, and process enhancements.
• Coordinate month-end closing activities, including account reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review accounts payable reports and performance metrics to monitor accuracy, efficiency, and payment timeliness.
• Partner with treasury, procurement, location management, and accounting teams to support financial operations and resolve issues.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing required documentation and supporting financial records.
• Establish and communicate departmental priorities, deadlines, and procedures to ensure consistent operations across all locations.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, improve workflows, and enhance overall departmental performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED/SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with employees, management, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to identify process improvements and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement when handling sensitive financial information.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing periods.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Progressive accounts payable experience, including at least two years in a supervisory or leadership role preferred
• Experience working with Microsoft dynamics 365 or a comparable enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, account reconciliations, internal controls, and applicable tax reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial reporting.
• Experience in a high-volume accounts payable environment preferred.
• Experience with electronic payment systems, ERP implementations, or process automations preferred.

What We Offer:

• Career advancement opportunities
• Paid time off
• Economical medical, dental, and employer paid vision insurance
• Parental PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA and FSA with employer contribution