AP Manager

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is actively seeking an experienced Accounts Payable (AP) Manager in Georgia to lead the AP function across multiple entities and drive efficiency. This hands-on leadership role focuses on process improvements, controls, and staff development in a dynamic team setting.

You will oversee invoice processing, vendor relations, and month-end close support while leveraging advanced Excel capabilities to analyze trends and optimize workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Approximately 5+ years of experience as an Accounts Payable Manager with ownership of the AP function.
• Experience managing accounts payable in a multi-entity environment.
• Proven track record of implementing process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiencies within accounts payable.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills including PivotTables, formulas, and macros.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the full accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and vendor transactions.
• Manage and develop AP staff, providing coaching, performance management, training, and workflow oversight.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve department efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure accurate AP processing across multiple legal entities, including monitoring intercompany activity and maintaining consistency in procedures.
• Review and approve payment batches, monitor cash disbursement activity, and ensure adherence to company policies and controls.
• Partner with accounting leadership to support month-end close activities, reconciliations, accruals, and AP reporting requirements.
• Maintain vendor relationships, resolve escalated payment issues, and ensure prompt resolution of discrepancies.
• Leverage advanced Excel tools and reporting techniques to analyze trends, identify opportunities, and support decision-making.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, compliance procedures, and documentation standards within the AP function.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system enhancements, automation initiatives, and special projects impacting payables operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Overview

Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client is currently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable (AP) Manager to join their dynamic team in Georgia. This hands-on leadership role is essential for overseeing the accounts payable function across multiple business entities. The successful candidate will drive process improvements, strengthen controls, and enhance operational efficiency, bringing demonstrated AP management experience and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the full accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and vendor transactions.
• Manage and develop AP staff, providing coaching, performance management, training, and workflow oversight.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve department efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure accurate AP processing across multiple legal entities, including monitoring intercompany activity and maintaining consistency in procedures.
• Review and approve payment batches, monitor cash disbursement activity, and ensure adherence to company policies and controls.
• Partner with accounting leadership to support month-end close activities, reconciliations, accruals, and AP reporting requirements.
• Maintain vendor relationships, resolve escalated payment issues, and ensure prompt resolution of discrepancies.
• Leverage advanced Excel tools and reporting techniques to analyze trends, identify opportunities, and support decision-making.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, compliance procedures, and documentation standards within the AP function.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system enhancements, automation initiatives, and special projects impacting payables operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Approximately 5+ years of experience as an Accounts Payable Manager with ownership of the AP function.
• Experience managing accounts payable in a multi-entity environment required.
• Proven track record of implementing process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiencies within accounts payable.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, advanced formulas, and macro creation/utilization.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.

Required Work Hours

Monday - Friday, first shift.

Benefits

The position offers competitive pay with a salary range of $90,000 to $100,000 per year plus bonus, depending on experience. As a supervisor position, it provides the opportunity to lead and influence a team within a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Additional Details

This role is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to make a significant impact on the organization's financial operations while advancing their career in a supervisory capacity.

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.