Accounts Payable Supervisor: Lead, Process Improvements

City of Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Charlotte seeks a supervisory professional to lead Accounts Payable within the Financial Services Division. You will oversee invoice processing, vendor onboarding, payment disbursements, and exception resolution while ensuring compliance with city policies and accounting standards.

You will coach staff, drive process improvements, and support ERP system maintenance, reporting, and internal controls to safeguard city funds and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum nine years related work experience or equivalent combinations of education and experience.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting standards and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable operations in the Financial Services Division.
• Manage invoice processing, vendor onboarding, and payment disbursements.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to AP staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge (governmental)

ERP software experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 5 years experience

Master's Degree + 3 years experience

2-Year College Degree + 7 years experience

High School Diploma + 9 years experience

Tools

ERP software

Excel macros

Pivot tables

Job description

The City of Charlotte seeks a supervisory professional to lead Accounts Payable within the Financial Services Division. You will oversee invoice processing, vendor onboarding, payment disbursements, and exception resolution while ensuring compliance with city policies and accounting standards.

You will coach staff, drive process improvements, and support ERP system maintenance, reporting, and internal controls to safeguard city funds and improve efficiency.