Accounts Payable Supervisor - Lead & Optimize AP Ops

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UIC Commercial Services LLC seeks an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead daily AP operations, ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments, strong internal controls, and process improvements that drive efficiency. You will supervise AP staff, review batches and journal entries, support month-end close, and collaborate with procurement and project teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

As part of a large government contracting environment, you will maintain audit-ready

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5 years of accounts payable experience including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and AP best practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, payment disbursement, and vendor account maintenance.
• Train, coach, and manage AP staff to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal controls.
• Review and approve batches, payment runs, and journal entries related to AP activity.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and organized AP records and documentation for audit readiness.
• Resolve complex vendor issues and payment discrepancies.
• Collaborate with other departments, including procurement, accounting, and project teams, to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Monitor and reconcile AP aging reports; escrow unresolved issues as necessary.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead implementation of best practices.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures related to accounts payable.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations as requested.

Skills

AP supervision

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Timberline ERP

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

UIC Commercial Services LLC seeks an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead daily AP operations, ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments, strong internal controls, and process improvements that drive efficiency. You will supervise AP staff, review batches and journal entries, support month-end close, and collaborate with procurement and project teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

As part of a large government contracting environment, you will maintain audit-ready