AP Manager

Ledgent-Finance-; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent-Finance- in Jessup, MD is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high‑volume AP function, drive automation, and strengthen financial operations. 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.

The candidate should have 5+ years in AP or accounting, prior supervisory experience, ERP exposure (NetSuite preferred), and advanced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of Accounts Payable or accounting experience.
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.
• ERP system experience; NetSuite preferred.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

AP Manager (JN -092026-430005) Jessup, Maryland

Salary: USD90000 - USD100000 per year

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.