Interim Accounts Payable Supervisor

Australia-Employment; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Interim Accounts Payable Supervisor in Houston, TX, on-site for a permanent placement with a rapidly growing, PE-backed organization. The role oversees the full AP cycle, mentors staff, and drives process improvements within a Shared Services environment, with a focus on construction/home services project-based work.

The ideal candidate will lead invoicing, coding, payments, and month-end close, while fostering strong vendor relationships and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years in accounts payable, construction/home services, or project-based industries.
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle AP and month-end close processes.
• Demonstrated experience driving process/procedure improvements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice processing, coding, and payment runs
• Lead, train, and mentor AP staff, reviewing their work for accuracy and completeness
• Oversee vendor management, including resolving discrepancies and maintaining strong vendor relationships
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end close activities related to AP (accruals, reconciliations)
• Identify and implement process and procedure improvements within the AP function
• Assist with the design and enforcement of internal controls related to accounts payable
• Partner with project accounting/operations teams on job costing and vendor/subcontractor payment needs
• Support internal and external audit requests as needed
• Collaborate with the broader accounting team on reporting and process initiatives

Skills

Accounts payable

Supervisory experience

Process improvements

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP software

Construction accounting software

Job description

Interim Accounts Payable Supervisor

$95000 - $105000 per year | Houston, TX | On-site | Consulting

Interviewing Immediately! Rapidly growing, PE-Backed Organization. High impact need for the organization!

A bit about us:

We are currently seeking an experienced AP Supervisor to join our dynamic client in the residential services industry. This is a permanent position designed for a diligent, detail-oriented professional with a strong background in accounts payable and a passion for the construction industry. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day AP operations, supervise and mentor AP staff, and support vendor management, invoice processing, and the development and enforcement of internal control policies and procedures. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AP professional to take the next step in their career within a challenging and rewarding environment.

Why join us?

Interviewing Immediately! Rapidly growing, PE-Backed Organization. High impact need for the organization! Great culture and ability for continued career growth.

Job Details

Jobot has partnered with a well-established company in the residential services/construction industry in the Houston area to identify an AP Supervisor to join their growing finance team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced accounts payable professional who enjoys owning the full-cycle AP process, leading a team, and driving process improvements. Experience within a Shared Services environment highly preferred!

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice processing, coding, and payment runs
• Lead, train, and mentor AP staff, reviewing their work for accuracy and completeness
• Oversee vendor management, including resolving discrepancies and maintaining strong vendor relationships
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end close activities related to AP (accruals, reconciliations)
• Identify and implement process and procedure improvements within the AP function
• Assist with the design and enforcement of internal controls related to accounts payable
• Partner with project accounting/operations teams on job costing and vendor/subcontractor payment needs
• Support internal and external audit requests as needed
• Collaborate with the broader accounting team on reporting and process initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, ideally including construction, home services, or project-based industries
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience preferred
• Strong understanding of full-cycle AP and month-end close processes
• Demonstrated experience driving process/procedure improvements
• Strong Excel skills; ERP/construction accounting software experience a plus

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.