AP Manager

Vaco; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco Arizona is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead a team in Tolleson and optimize the full AP function. The role emphasizes process improvements, vendor management, and timely invoice processing in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of AP experience, prior leadership experience, and proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. This is a direct-hire, onsite position with compensation up to $80,000 per year, plus eligible benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full-cycle Accounts Payable process, including invoice processing, payment approvals, and vendor management.
• Manage and mentor Accounts Payable staff, providing training and performance support.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments.
• Review AP aging reports and resolve outstanding issues or discrepancies.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and handle escalated inquiries.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Leadership

Process Improvement

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Vaco Arizona is partnering with a top client in Tolleson that is looking to add an Accounts Payable Manager to their team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced AP professional who enjoys leading a team, improving processes, and overseeing the full accounts payable function in a fast-paced environment. This direct-hire opportunity is fully onsite and paying up to $80,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full-cycle Accounts Payable process, including invoice processing, payment approvals, and vendor management
• Manage and mentor Accounts Payable staff, providing training and performance support
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments
• Review AP aging reports and resolve outstanding issues or discrepancies
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and handle escalated inquiries
• Oversee month-end AP close activities, including accruals and reconciliations
• Monitor internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Assist with cash flow planning and payment scheduling
• Support audit requests by providing documentation and responding to inquiries
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Partner with accounting and finance leadership to support business objectives and reporting needs

Requirements

• 3+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.