Manager Accounts Payable

Ramos Law; Northglenn (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramos Law in Northglenn, Colorado is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP department, oversee daily operations, and ensure accurate disbursements.

You will manage invoice processing, three-way matching, and payment approvals while maintaining strong vendor relationships and implementing automation to improve efficiency.

This role emphasizes leadership, policy enforcement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support financial accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in AP supervision or leadership.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and financial processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the AP staff, recruit, onboard, train, and evaluate team performance.
• Manage full invoice processing, three-way matching, and payment approvals (ACH, wire, checks).
• Serve as primary escalation for vendor disputes and negotiate favorable terms.
• Lead month-end close, reconcile GL accounts, post journal entries, and prep aged payables.
• Establish AP policies to reduce fraud and data-entry risks.
• Coordinate tax compliance including W-9 tracking and 1099 reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Job description

JOB PURPOSEAs the Accounts Payable Manager, you'll lead the AP department, overseeing daily team operations, vendor relationships, payment workflows, and the accuracy of all disbursements. This role combines strong leadership, a thorough understanding of general accounting principles, and experience using AP automation software to improve efficiency.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESRecruit, onboard, train, and evaluate AP staff. Assign and monitor daily work to maintain a balanced workload.Manage the full invoice-processing cycle, including three-way matching, payment approvals for ACH, wire transfers, and checks, and audits of employee expense reports.Serve as the primary escalation contact for vendor disputes, maintain strong supplier relationships, and negotiate favorable payment terms or discounts when possible.Lead AP activities during month-end close, reconcile general ledger accounts, post journal entries, and prepare aged payables summaries for executive review.Establish and enforce AP policies that reduce fraud and data-entry risks. Coordinate tax compliance, including W-9 tracking, annual 1099 reporting, and monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax filings.Regularly assess workflows and implement automation or ERP system enhancements to improve efficiency.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation/ExperienceAt least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2 or more years in an AP supervisory or leadership role.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesStrong knowledge of ERP systems such as QuickBooks and NetSuite.Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Exceptional attention to detail.Excellent communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.