Accounts Payable Supervisor: Lead & Optimize Payments

EMR Group; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Parental PTO

401(k) match

HSA and FSA

Job summary

EMR Group is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead a team across locations, ensuring accurate payments and timely month-end closings. You’ll implement process improvements, maintain vendor records, and collaborate with IT and accounting to optimize ERP-driven workflows.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory AP experience, strong Excel and ERP skills, and a commitment to accuracy and internal controls in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Progressive accounts payable experience, including at least two years in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.
• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or a comparable ERP system.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, account reconciliations, internal controls, and applicable tax reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial reporting.
• Experience in a high-volume accounts payable environment preferred.
• Experience with electronic payment systems, ERP implementations, or process automations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounts payable team and cross-train to ensure coverage across locations.
• Set priorities and SLAs for invoice processing, payments, and month-end close.
• Manage vendor payments (checks, ACH, wires, electronic methods).
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
• Monitor AP reports for discrepancies and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain vendor records and documentation in compliance with procedures.
• Ensure compliance with policies, internal controls, and tax reporting requirements.
• Oversee AP activities in Dynamics 365 and other financial systems.
• Collaborate with IT/accounting to support system improvements and automation.
• Coordinate month-end closing, reconciliations, and accruals.

Skills

Leadership & coaching

Organization & prioritization

Analytical & problem-solving

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Confidentiality & judgement

Overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups)

Job description

EMR Group is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead a team across locations, ensuring accurate payments and timely month-end closings. You’ll implement process improvements, maintain vendor records, and collaborate with IT and accounting to optimize ERP-driven workflows.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory AP experience, strong Excel and ERP skills, and a commitment to accuracy and internal controls in a high-volume environment.