AP Supervisor — SAP Expert & Team Leader

PQ Corporation; Malvern (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PQ Corporation is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead a team of three AP Specialists in the US and Canada, ensuring accurate cash flow visibility and efficient AP processes. The role reports to the Treasurer and requires hands-on leadership, cross-department collaboration, and strong SAP expertise.

Ideal candidates bring at least 5 years in AP, 2+ years in supervision, and a finance or accounting degree, with SOX knowledge preferred. In-office position with standard hours.

Qualifications

• Must have SAP knowledge.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Expert in accounts payable with at least 5 years of AP experience.
• Bachelor degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• SOX knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all areas of the day-to-day full AP cycle for US and Canada, driving end-to-end processes and team performance.
• Forecast weekly AP for US and Canada and analyze variances.
• Coordinate with departments and plant personnel and provide support as needed.
• Collaborate with Cost Accounting to complete audits, month-end accruals and reconciliations using SAP and Blackline.
• Complete the yearly 1099 process per IRS guidelines.
• Approve vendor master changes through SAP workflow.
• Review and approve payments weekly, including foreign wire requests.
• Maintain documentation and internal controls for AP activities and ensure compliance.
• As Concur Admin, audit T&E and purchasing card reports and resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot AP automation tool issues and optimize configurations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Integrity & ethics

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Education

Bachelor degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

PQ Corporation is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead a team of three AP Specialists in the US and Canada, ensuring accurate cash flow visibility and efficient AP processes. The role reports to the Treasurer and requires hands-on leadership, cross-department collaboration, and strong SAP expertise.

Ideal candidates bring at least 5 years in AP, 2+ years in supervision, and a finance or accounting degree, with SOX knowledge preferred. In-office position with standard hours.