Manager, Accounts Payable - Westchester, IL

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision

401(k) Plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Follett Corporation is seeking an experienced Manager of Accounts Payable in Westchester, IL. The role oversees all AP operations, ensuring accurate invoice processing, vendor relations, and policy compliance while mentoring the AP team and driving process improvements.

The ideal candidate brings 8–10 years in AP with 5+ years in a leadership role, and a proven ability to manage diverse resources across high-volume environments. Strong end-to-end AP knowledge is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive accounts payable experience.
• 5+ years in a supervisory/management role.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and offshore resources.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end AP lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a team of Accounts Payable professionals, including FTEs and contractors, to achieve high operational standards.
• Oversee performance reviews, training, and onboarding to ensure efficient team operations.
• Manage vendor inquiries, disputes, and payment-term negotiations.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities and financial reporting.
• Implement internal controls and process improvements within AP.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Leadership

Vendor management

Process improvement

Job description

Manager, Accounts Payable

#26-30453

Westchester, Illinois, United States

Job Category

Finance

Contract

Full-time

Overview

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Position Overview

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.

Job Details

Pay Range: $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.