Accounts Payable Supervisor: Lead, Improve & Automate

Emr-USA-Metal-Recyclin; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Parental PTO

401(k) with company match

HSA and FSA with employer contribution

Job summary

EMR seeks an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead a dedicated AP team, streamline processes, and ensure accuracy across locations. You will coach staff, drive timely invoice processing, and coordinate month-end activities in a dynamic environment.

You will manage vendor payments, resolve discrepancies, and partner with IT and accounting to enhance automation and controls while maintaining strict compliance with policies and tax requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Progressive accounts payable experience, including leadership role preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar ERP system.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, reconciliations, internal controls, and tax reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, lookups, financial reporting).
• Experience in high-volume AP environment; ERP implementations or automation experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and develop accounts payable team members including scheduling and performance evaluations.
• Set departmental priorities, service levels, and ensure timely invoice processing and month-end closing.
• Manage vendor payments via checks, ACH, wires, and electronic methods.
• Review invoices, vendor inquiries, payment issues, and account balances.
• Monitor AP reports for discrepancies and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure documentation and compliance.
• Oversee AP functions within Microsoft Dynamics 365 and other financial systems.
• Collaborate with IT and accounting to support system improvements and automation.
• Coordinate month-end close activities and financial reporting.
• Assist audits by providing documentation and supporting records.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Excel

Job description

EMR seeks an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead a dedicated AP team, streamline processes, and ensure accuracy across locations. You will coach staff, drive timely invoice processing, and coordinate month-end activities in a dynamic environment.

You will manage vendor payments, resolve discrepancies, and partner with IT and accounting to enhance automation and controls while maintaining strict compliance with policies and tax requirements.