AP Manager

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-volume AP function, drive process improvements, automation, and operational excellence in a fast-paced finance team.

This role oversees vendor payments, invoice processing, month-end close, internal controls, and AP team development, partnering with Finance, Purchasing, and Operations to strengthen financial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of Accounts Payable or accounting experience.
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Experience in high-volume transactional environments.
• ERP system experience required; NetSuite preferred.
• Advanced Excel and AP automation experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Accounts Payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing.
• Oversee vendor relationships, payment runs, ACH/check/wire payments, and vendor maintenance.
• Ensure strong internal controls, three-way matching, and compliance with AP policies.
• Support month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, and audit requests.
• Lead AP process improvement and automation initiatives within the ERP system.
• Develop, coach, and mentor AP team members while promoting accountability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Finance, Purchasing, Operations, and other departments to resolve issues and improve workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-volume AP function while driving process improvements, automation, and operational excellence. This hands-on leadership role will oversee vendor payments, invoice processing, month-end activities, internal controls, and AP team development while partnering across the organization to strengthen financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily Accounts Payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing.
• Oversee vendor relationships, payment runs, ACH/check/wire payments, and vendor maintenance.
• Ensure strong internal controls, three-way matching, and compliance with AP policies.
• Support month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, and audit requests.
• Lead AP process improvement and automation initiatives within the ERP system.
• Develop, coach, and mentor AP team members while promoting accountability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Finance, Purchasing, Operations, and other departments to resolve issues and improve workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of Accounts Payable or accounting experience.
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Experience in high-volume transactional environments.
• Strong knowledge of AP processes, reconciliations, internal controls, and month-end close.
• ERP system experience required; NetSuite preferred.
• Advanced Excel and AP automation experience a plus.

What We're Looking For

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Process-improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.