Accounts Payable Supervisor: Lead & Optimize High-Volume AP

Bell & Associates, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Associates has engaged to recruit an Accounts Payable Supervisor to join the Cincinnati-based finance team. The role oversees a small AP team across locations and reports to the AP Manager, ensuring accurate, efficient AP operations.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in AP, prior supervisory experience, and a focus on process improvements in a fast-paced environment. Strong Excel skills and vendor management are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounts payable experience with increasing responsibility.
• Prior supervisory or team-lead experience preferred, but open to someone ready to step into a supervisory role.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, ownership-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with 1099 processing, ACH, vendor setup, check runs, and AP reconciliations.
• Familiarity with lease accounting and ASC 842 preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external vendors.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and committed to continuous process improvement.
• Strong team orientation with a desire to grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of Accounts Payable professionals
• Oversee 1099 preparation, review, corrections, and filing
• Set up, review, and maintain leases within system
• Manage new vendor setup and related documentation
• Set up and verify ACH payments for employees and vendors
• Split imaged batches and oversee invoice processing
• Manage check runs and ACH files, including bank transmission and release
• Process voids, garnishments, and ACH returns
• Manage positive pay activities and research outstanding/uncashed checks
• Work closely with field-based AP representatives and outside vendors to resolve issues
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, controls, and efficiency
• Serve as a hands-on problem solver and resource for the AP team
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely completion of AP responsibilities

Job description

Bell & Associates has engaged to recruit an Accounts Payable Supervisor to join the Cincinnati-based finance team. The role oversees a small AP team across locations and reports to the AP Manager, ensuring accurate, efficient AP operations.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in AP, prior supervisory experience, and a focus on process improvements in a fast-paced environment. Strong Excel skills and vendor management are essential.