Supervisor, Accounts Payable

CooperVision Limited; Town of Victor (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

CooperVision in Victor, NY seeks an Accounts Payable Supervisor to manage AP activities within a Global Business Services environment, ensuring internal controls and SOX compliance. You will oversee invoice processing, month-end close, vendor setups across ERP, and collaborate with internal partners to improve efficiency and accuracy.

The role requires leadership of AP staff, strong Excel skills, and experience with Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum 3 years AP experience.
• 1-2 years supervisory experience in AP.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics preferred).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced GBS environment.
• Normal office environment; sedentary to light physical effort.

Responsibilities

• Lead AP team and mentor AP specialists; assign tasks and train staff.
• Oversee daily invoice entry, approvals, and payments per policy.
• Coordinate month-end closing for AP and reconciliations.
• Verify vendor setups and authenticate bank credentials across ERP.
• Monitor critical payments and resolve uncleared items.
• Identify process improvements to streamline AP workflows.
• Communicate with internal/external partners on policies and inquiries.

Skills

Accounts payable

Team leadership

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

At CooperVision, a business unit of CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO), we’re driven by a unified purpose of helping people experience life’s beautiful moments. We are connected through our shared values - dedicated, innovative, friendly, partners, and do the right thing. As a leading global manufacturer of contact lenses, we are committed to helping improve the way people see each day. Through our diverse lens portfolio, we tackle the toughest vision challenges – including astigmatism, presbyopia, and childhood myopia. We offer the most complete collection of spherical, toric, and multifocal products available, enabling us to fit 99% of all contact wearers. Learn more at www.coopervision.com .

• This role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for future sponsorship (i.e., H1B, STEM OPT extensions, TN, etc.)
• This position requires full-time onsite work (5 days per week) in Victor, NY and is not eligible for relocation assistance

Job Summary:
The Accounts Payable Supervisor manages the operational execution of accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, PO matching, vendor inquiries, and month-end close responsibilities within a Global Business Services environment. This position ensures adherence to internal controls, supports SOX compliance, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives aligned with GBS principles. Additional responsibilities include coordinating month-end closing for AP, completing reconciliations in FloQast, verifying vendor setups across multiple ERP systems, assisting with audits, cash forecasting, and annual 1099 reporting.

Responsibilities

• Team Supervision: Lead and mentor AP specialists, assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide training to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Invoice & Payment Processing: Oversee daily invoice entry, approval workflows, and payment runs in compliance with company policies. Handle escalated vendor inquiries and discrepancies related to invoices, purchase orders, and payments.
• Month-End Close: Coordinate and complete month-end closing for AP; verify accruals, AP disbursements, and RNI reconciliations; prepare AP reconciliations and KPI reporting.
• Vendor Management: Verify vendor setups across multiple ERP systems; authenticate bank credentials; troubleshoot onboarding issues.
• Cash Management: Monitor critical payments, clearing files, and EDI payment failures; audit and resolve uncleared payments.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance automation, and improve efficiency within AP processes, leveraging GBS best practices.
• Customer Service: Communicate effectively with internal and external partners regarding policies, vendor terms, invoice discrepancies, and GL inquiries.
• Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the AP Manager.

TravelRequirements:

• None

Qualifications

Qualifications & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Business-related field (or equivalent experience preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of accounts payable experience.
• 1-2 years of supervisory or team lead experience in AP (preferred).
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics preferred).
• Understanding of P2P processes and best practices within a GBS environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced Global Business Services environment.
• Problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Normal office environment.
• Sedentary to light phy sical effort necessary to perform the job.
  

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $ 57,224 and $ 81,749 per year and may include cost of living adjustments.The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future.This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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209 High Point Drive, Victor, NY, 14564, US