Accounts Payable Supervisor: Lead Operations & Improvements

UIC Commercial Services; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UIC Commercial Services seeks an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead the daily AP operations, ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments and strong internal controls.

The role requires supervising AP staff, training, and enforcing policies while supporting audits and reporting. A detail-oriented professional with accounting operations experience is preferred, with ERP proficiency and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Five years in accounts payable, with at least two in a supervisory/lead role.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office (Excel).
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and AP best practices.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead a team, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day accounts payable operations, including invoice processing and vendor maintenance.
• Train, coach, and manage AP staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and approve batches, payment runs, and AP journal entries.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain organized AP records for audits and reporting.
• Resolve complex vendor issues and payment discrepancies.
• Collaborate with procurement, accounting, and project teams.
• Monitor AP aging reports and escalate issues as needed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead adoption.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing and audits.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Supervisory Experience

Excel

Detail-Oriented

Communication

Education

Assoc degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Timberline ERP

AP automation tools

MS Office

Job description

UIC Commercial Services seeks an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead the daily AP operations, ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments and strong internal controls.

The role requires supervising AP staff, training, and enforcing policies while supporting audits and reporting. A detail-oriented professional with accounting operations experience is preferred, with ERP proficiency and excellent communication skills.