Accounts Payable Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to support a manufacturing organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin through a Long-term Contract assignment. This role will provide day-to-day leadership for a high-volume AP function, helping maintain steady operations, strengthen team performance, and resolve issues that affect invoice and payment processing. The position is well suited for someone who can balance hands-on operational work with process oversight, cross-functional coordination, and practical use of technology to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily accounts payable activities for a high-volume environment, helping the team manage invoice flow, payment processing, and issue resolution effectively.

• Guide and support AP staff through coaching, feedback, and day-to-day direction to improve productivity, accuracy, and overall work quality.

• Partner with internal teams to address purchase order and invoice discrepancies, remove processing barriers, and bring outstanding items to completion.

• Complete monthly general ledger reconciliations and assist with period-end close activities, including transaction review, reporting, and account analysis.

• Oversee administration and user support for the OnBase process, including training, troubleshooting, and process consistency.

• Review accounts payable activity to identify errors or exceptions, investigate root causes, and implement appropriate corrective actions.

• Prepare recurring daily and monthly reporting, track individual and team performance measures, and communicate trends or concerns to leadership.

• Contribute to process documentation, procedure updates, and continuous improvement efforts, including participation in finance-related projects and system-enhancement initiatives.

• Manage annual 1099 preparation and filing requirements for applicable vendors while ensuring accurate submission to the appropriate authorities.

• Support interim and annual audit requests and provide technical assistance across the AP function while following environmental, quality, and safety requirements.

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Compensation

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