Accounts Payable Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to support financial operations for a contract assignment in Waterville, Maine. This Contract position will oversee core payable activities, ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor payments, and help maintain strong financial controls. The ideal candidate brings hands-on expertise in invoice review, payment execution, and day-to-day AP coordination within a fast-paced accounting environment.

Responsibilities:
• Direct daily accounts payable operations, ensuring invoices are reviewed, coded, and processed accurately and on schedule.
• Manage payment activities such as check runs and ACH transactions while maintaining proper approval and documentation standards.
• Verify invoice details against company policies and supporting records to promote accurate expense allocation.
• Monitor outstanding payables, resolve discrepancies with vendors or internal teams, and keep payment timelines on track.
• Maintain organized AP records and reporting to support audits, reconciliations, and financial oversight.
• Strengthen compliance with internal controls by reviewing workflows and addressing processing issues as they arise.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience leading or managing accounts payable functions in a detail-focused accounting environment.
• Strong working knowledge of invoice coding, payment processing, and vendor account maintenance.
• Hands-on experience administering check runs and ACH payments with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and resolve payable-related problems efficiently.
• Solid understanding of accounts payable controls, documentation practices, and financial recordkeeping.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Compensation

$37.00-$45.00 Hourly

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