Manager, Accounts Payable

Follett Corporation; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

401(k) plan

Flex spending

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Follett Higher Education seeks an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee AP operations, lead a team of AP professionals (FTE and contractors), manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with policies and accounting standards.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, mentorship, and implementation of process improvements and controls across high-volume AP processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive Accounts Payable experience in high-volume environments.
• 5+ years of management or supervisory experience leading AP professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to support and influence a team.
• Experience working with vendors/partners/offshore resources on accounts.
• Experience managing a mix of full-time, contractors, and offshore resources.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end AP lifecycle, including invoicing, approvals, payments, and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a team of AP professionals, including FTE and contractors.
• Provide ongoing development, feedback, and performance管理.
• Vendor relationship management and negotiation of payment terms.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities and financial reporting.
• Drive process improvements and internal controls within AP.
• Analyze AP cycle to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Team leadership

Vendor management

Process improvement

Job description

Follett Higher Education is a leading educational service provider and omnichannel retailer that provides students, faculty and staff, parents, and fans with the course materials, learning tools, and retail services needed to successfully support the collegiate journey. Follett Higher Education supports over 6 million students through its 1,100 physical and 1,750 eCommerce campus stores across North America.

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for overseeing all accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, managing vendor relationships, and maintaining compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead and mentor AP team members while implementing process improvements and controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a team of engaged Accounts Payable team members, both FTE and contractors, with the ability to execute a high standard of initiatives and processes while driving high operational standards to produce business results.
• Ongoing development, communication, and feedback, managing performance, reviews and goals, training, interviewing and selecting talent, as well as onboarding and scheduling to ensure efficient team operations.
• Vendor relationship management, including inquiries, dispute resolution, and negotiation of payment terms.
• Month-end and year-end close activities, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting support.
• Assists/implements company initiatives, process improvements, and special AP projects.
• Analyzes accounts payable cycle to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy/efficiency.
• Implementing and monitoring internal controls, compliance procedures, and audit requirements; recommending process improvements and system enhancements.
• Additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including experience in a high-volume or complex business environment.
• 5+ years of management or supervisory experience, with demonstrated success leading, coaching, and developing Accounts Payable professionals.
• A demonstrated ability to support and influence a team.
• Experience with working with vendors/partners/offshore resources on accounts
• Experience managing a combination of full-time employees, contractors, and/or offshore resources.
• Strong knowledge of the end-to-end Accounts Payable lifecycle, including invoice processing, approvals, payment processing, vendor maintenance, reconciliations, and issue resolution.

Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay. The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.

$40,000.00 - $132,840.00 / year

Pay Transparency

The annual salary/hourly rate range has been established based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. The exact starting salary/hourly rate within the range will depend on the role and the local market. This position may be eligible to participate in one of the Company’s incentive plans. The amount of any incentive payment varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, 401(k) plan, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable policies and plan documents.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Follett Higher Education is a drug-free workplace environment.