Accounts Payable Supervisor

Growth For Impact; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Growth For Impact seeks a senior accounts payable leader to drive the full AP and grants payable cycle, ensuring accurate, on‑time processing in line with policy. You will supervise AP staff, provide hands‑on support during busy periods, and oversee grants and bills with proper approvals and documentation.

Vendor and grantee setup in Tipalti is also required. The role emphasizes strong internal controls, timely payment runs, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to maintain financial

Qualifications

• Experience leading accounts payable and grants payable cycles.
• Experience supervising AP staff and delegating work.
• Familiarity with grants administration and GL coding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full Accounts and Grants Payable cycle in line with ClimateWorks policies.
• Directly supervise AP staff, assign and review work, and ensure coverage.
• Provide hands‑on AP processing during high‑volume periods or staff absences.
• Oversee processing and review of grants and bills including supporting docs.
• Supervise weekly and special payment runs; maintain strong AP controls.
• Set up and maintain vendors and grantees in Tipalti.

Skills

Accounts payable

Staff supervision

Tools

Tipalti

Job description

ROLE

• Lead the full Accounts and Grants Payable cycle, ensuring transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule in accordance with ClimateWorks policies and procedures.
• Directly supervise AP staff, including assigning and reviewing work, providing day‑to‑day guidance and feedback, monitoring workload and priorities, and ensuring appropriate coverage and cross‑training.
• Provide hands‑on AP processing and operational support as needed, particularly during high‑volume periods, staff absences, or to meet critical deadlines.
• Oversee the processing and review of grants and bills, including GL coding, approvals, supporting documentation, and resolution of outstanding or aging payable items.
• Supervise weekly and special payment runs and maintain strong AP controls, including appropriate approvals, segregation of duties, and access to financial and payment systems.
• Set up and maintain vendors and grantees in Tipalti, validating payment and account information and changes