Accounts Payable Supervisor

altasciences; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance & Telehealth

Job summary

Altasciences is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead the AP team, ensure compliant payments, and shield company assets. You will mentor staff, optimize workflows, and resolve vendor invoicing issues in a dynamic environment.

The role requires supervising experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Workday AP. This position offers professional development and a comprehensive benefits package in a collaborative, results-driven culture.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of previous Accounts Payable Supervisory experience.
• 5 years of full cycle Accounts Payable experience in a lead position.
• Knowledge of Workday Accounts Payable preferred.
• Experience with OCR and/or Scanning Technology a plus.
• Proficiency with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, communicate, develop, train, and provide guidance to AP staff.
• Monitor and manage AP workflows to ensure timely, accurate processing of invoices and expense reports.
• Lead process reform to improve controls and efficiency.
• Serve as contact for reconciliation and resolution of issues with vendors and locations.
• Maintain supplier accounts in good standing and build cross-functional relationships.
• Provide regular feedback on performance, service levels, and KPIs.
• Back up vendor management tasks, including setup of new vendors and 1099 reporting.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Leadership

Excel

Communication

Time management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Workday Accounts Payable

OCR/Scanning Technology

Job description

Your New Company! At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future at Altasciences.

We are better together and together We Are Altasciences.

About the Role

The Accounts Payable Supervisor is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the Accounts Payable team, working in a multi-faceted and dynamic work environment, ensuring payments and procedures are compliant with company policy, and ensuring company assets are protected.

What You'll Do Here

• Mentor, communicate, develop, train, and provide guidance and direction to AP staff
• Monitor and manage AP workflows to ensure invoices and expense reports are processed, accurately, in accordance with company policy and payments are completed timely
• Participate, contribute and, or lead process reform, executing changes in procedure, process and operations to improve controls and maximize efficiency
• Serve as contact for reconciliation and resolution of complicated issues, working with vendors and locations to resolve invoice discrepancies and disputes, managing and maintaining supplier accounts so they are in good standing
• Build solid relationships across all business units and various levels of management, providing and garnering cooperation and positive interaction with co-workers
• Develop, evaluate and provide regular & routine feedback to team members regarding performance, service levels and KPI's
• Develop and work as one of the team
• Communicate and escalation issues of non-compliance or concern to management
• Back Up vendor management, including setup of new vendor process, obtaining W9's and ACH bank details
• Back Up and provide necessary support during the completion of the annual 1099MISC reporting
• Readiness to go the extra mile to avoid mistakes and produce new opportunities
• Conversant with internal control procedures and concepts
• Ability to adjust to diverse ideas, impressions or schemes from individuals or changing preferences
• Additional responsibilities to be determined as needed

What You'll Need to Succeed

• 3-5 years of previous Accounts Payable Supervisory experience or
• 5 years of full cycle Accounts Payable experience in a lead position
• Knowledge of Workday Accounts Payable preferred
• Experience with OCR and/or Scanning Technology a plus
• Proficiency with Excel
• Time management and workload efficiency skills
• Previous P2P experience helpful
• Ability to delegate duties, tasks, and reports
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal & written, with internal & external customers
• Previous experience in engineering, redefining & documenting processes & procedures
• Previous experience with the development & implementation of KPI's
• Previous Project Management experience also helpful
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints
• Persistence with finishing projects and assignments in spite of hindrances
• A positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What We Offer

The salary range estimated for this position is $56,000 - $90,000. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data. Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include:

• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

MOVING IN UNISON TO DELIVER A BIG IMPACT WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH

Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recrui