Accounts Payable Supervisor

LB Foster; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Pittsburgh is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee their Accounts Payable department. The role involves ensuring timely payments to vendors and expense reimbursements, managing staff, and improving AP processes. Candidates should have a strong background in accounts payable, managerial experience, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounts payable or relevant experience required.
• 1-3 years of managerial experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable department.
• Ensure timely payments of vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements.
• Address internal and external audit requests.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving

Confidentiality

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or a related field

Tools

SAP

Concur Expense

Job description

The Accounts Payable Supervisor is responsible for all activities in the accounts payable function. This includes ensuring timely payments of vendor invoices and employee expense vouchers and maintaining accurate records and control reports.

Responsibilities: (Essential Functions)

1. A positive can-do attitude is required.
2. Easy to work with & responsive to requests from others.
3. Manage the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable department.
4. Responsible for hiring, coaching, and development of the Accounts Payable staff.
5. Monitor all AP processes, identify problems/areas for improvement, and develop and implement improvements.
6. Ensure timely payments of vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements.
7. Ensure processes, controls and systems are in place to process supplier/vendor invoices and payments.
8. Address internal and external audit requests and questions.
9. Appropriately follow all company policy and procedures.
10. Monthly closure of AP, preparation and review of journals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
11. Support intercompany transaction processing and reconciliations.
12. Ensure support for internal and external audits as needed.
13. Annual processing of 1099s.
14. All other duties as assigned.

Experience, Education, & License Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of accounts payable or relevant experience required.
• 1-3 years of managerial experience preferred.
• SAP highly desirable.
• Experience with Concur Expense preferred.
• This position is a hybrid position requiring to work in office 3 days a week.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and composure in difficult situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent technology skills.

Competencies:

• Positive attitude & Easy to work with.
• Organizing & Planning.
• Directing & Motivating Others.
• Process Management.
• Problem Solving.
• Change Management.
• Drive for results.
• Developing & Mentoring Others.

Qualifications Education

Required

Bachelors

Preferred

Bachelors

Experience

Required 5 years

Accounts Payable or relevant experience.

Preferred

Managerial Experience preferred

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