Interim Accounts Payable Manager

Blue Signal Search; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 52,348 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager for a temporary assignment in Hermitage, PA with potential to convert to full time. This role involves leading daily operations, managing a finance team, and ensuring accurate processing of invoices and payments.

The ideal candidate should have strong SAP experience, prior leadership in accounts payable, and the ability to efficiently handle high-volume operations. Strong communication and organization skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current or recent title of Accounts Payable Manager strongly preferred.
• Hands on SAP experience within an accounts payable environment is required.
• Prior leadership experience in accounts payable, including team oversight and workload coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounts payable operations for a high volume finance function.
• Supervise and support accounts payable staff and prioritize workflow.
• Oversee weekly payment activity, including check and electronic disbursements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Organization

SAP Experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Compensation

Compensation: $38.00 to $45.00 per hour

Job Type

Job Type: Temporary assignment with strong potential to convert to a full time position after 3 or more months

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounts payable leader who enjoys bringing structure, urgency, and steady guidance to a busy finance team. Our client is a well-established industrial organization seeking a hands on professional to step into a key role, support day to day financial operations, and help keep critical payment activity moving without disruption. This assignment offers the potential for future career growth and expanded opportunities for individuals who demonstrate strong performance and alignment with organizational needs.

What You Will Do

• Lead daily accounts payable operations for a high volume, on site finance function, ensuring invoices, payments, and vendor activity are processed accurately and on schedule
• Supervise and support accounts payable staff, helping prioritize workflow, resolve issues, and maintain consistency across the function
• Review vendor setup updates, payment controls, and banking details to strengthen accuracy, compliance, and fraud prevention efforts
• Oversee weekly payment activity, including check and electronic disbursements, while helping manage exceptions and improve visibility into cash activity
• Partner with accounting and operational leaders on month end close support, reconciliations, reporting needs, and audit readiness
• Use SAP and related systems to monitor transaction flow, improve efficiency, and maintain organized documentation
• Help identify process improvements that can streamline work, reduce delays, and support a lean, collaborative team environment

What We Are Looking For

• Current or recent title of Accounts Payable Manager strongly preferred
• Hands on SAP experience within an accounts payable environment is required
• Prior leadership experience in accounts payable, including team oversight and workload coordination
• Experience in a high-volume processing environment, ideally within manufacturing or another operationally complex setting
• Background in vendor management, month end support, reporting, and payment operations
• Strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills
• Able to work on site full time and step confidently into a fast moving assignment

About Blue Signal

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in finance & accounting recruiting. We have a strong reputation for finding top talent in private equity, asset management, financial services, FinTech, and accounting leadership. Learn more at bit.ly/3IKiOzm