AP Manager

Soni; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Soni in Tyler, Texas is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead our AP function, oversee day‑to‑day operations, and drive efficiency through process improvements and automation. This newly created role will guide a team of five AP professionals and partner with Finance to strengthen controls as the organization scales.

The ideal candidate has proven AP leadership in high‑volume environments, excels in problem solving and analytics, and will own AP workflows, vendor relations, month‑end

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience.
• 3+ years of people management or team leadership.
• Experience leading Accounts Payable operations in a high‑volume environment.
• Experience supporting or implementing process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of AP controls, workflows, and best practices.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with accounting and operational stakeholders.
• ERP system experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Accounts Payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing and vendor payments.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of AP professionals while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and improve AP workflows, policies, and procedures to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Identify, recommend, and support automation initiatives that enhance productivity and reduce manual processes.
• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with company policies and financial procedures.
• Monitor AP aging, payment schedules, vendor reconciliations, and issue resolution.
• Partner with Accounting, Procurement, Operations, and Finance teams to improve processes and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close activities related to accounts payable.
• Analyze AP metrics and reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with audits by providing required documentation and supporting schedules.
• Drive ERP optimization efforts and support system enhancements as the business grows.
• Ensure timely resolution of escalated vendor and internal stakeholder concerns.

Skills

AP leadership

People management

Process improvement

Automation initiatives

AP controls

Vendor relations

Analytical skills

Tools

Infor M3

ERP systems

Job description

Position Overview

The Accounts Payable Manager will lead the organization’s Accounts Payable function, overseeing day-to-day operations, managing a team of five AP professionals, and driving process improvement initiatives. This newly created role will play a key part in enhancing efficiencies, implementing automation solutions, strengthening controls, and supporting the continued growth of the accounting organization. The ideal candidate is a proven AP leader with strong people management skills, a process‑improvement mindset, and experience optimizing accounts payable operations within a fast‑paced environment.

Accounts Payable Manager

The Accounts Payable Manager will lead the organization’s Accounts Payable function, overseeing day-to-day operations, managing a team of five AP professionals, and driving process improvement initiatives. This newly created role will play a key part in enhancing efficiencies, implementing automation solutions, strengthening controls, and supporting the continued growth of the accounting organization. The ideal candidate is a proven AP leader with strong people management skills, a process‑improvement mindset, and experience optimizing accounts payable operations within a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Accounts Payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing and vendor payments.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of AP professionals while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and improve AP workflows, policies, and procedures to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Identify, recommend, and support automation initiatives that enhance productivity and reduce manual processes.
• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with company policies and financial procedures.
• Monitor AP aging, payment schedules, vendor reconciliations, and issue resolution.
• Partner with Accounting, Procurement, Operations, and Finance teams to improve processes and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close activities related to accounts payable.
• Analyze AP metrics and reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with audits by providing required documentation and supporting schedules.
• Drive ERP optimization efforts and support system enhancements as the business grows.
• Ensure timely resolution of escalated vendor and internal stakeholder concerns.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience.
• 3+ years of people management or team leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading Accounts Payable operations in a high‑volume environment.
• Experience supporting or implementing process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of AP controls, workflows, and best practices.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with accounting and operational stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• ERP system experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in manufacturing environments.
• Experience with ERP systems, particularly Infor M3.
• Exposure to shared services or high‑volume transaction environments.
• Experience scaling processes within growing organizations.