Lead Accounts Payable Supervisor

AMETEK; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK is seeking an experienced Supervisor, Accounts Payable to lead and develop the AP team, supervise day-to-day processing, ensure accuracy and timeliness of vendor payments, and uphold internal controls across our global operations.

You will drive process improvements, coordinate monthly close activities, mentor staff, and partner with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies while maintaining compliance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable or financial operations.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the day-to-day activities of the Accounts Payable team to ensure efficient, accurate, and compliant operations.
• Coach, support, and develop team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Oversee invoice processing, vendor account reconciliations, and payment requests while ensuring adherence to established deadlines.
• Review and approve payment runs, ensuring the accuracy of transactions and alignment with cash management objectives.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve payment discrepancies, invoice issues, and escalated concerns.
• Participate in month-end and year-end close activities, including account analysis, accruals, and reconciliations related to accounts payable.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain effective internal controls to ensure compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements.
• Analyze departmental performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and service levels.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and implementing corrective actions when required.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization, automation projects, and enhancements to financial systems and ERP tools used across FARO CREAFORM's global operations.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

AMETEK is seeking an experienced Supervisor, Accounts Payable to lead and develop the AP team, supervise day-to-day processing, ensure accuracy and timeliness of vendor payments, and uphold internal controls across our global operations.

You will drive process improvements, coordinate monthly close activities, mentor staff, and partner with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies while maintaining compliance and efficiency.