Accounts Payable Manager

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee a critical payables operation for a growing organization in Glen Allen, Virginia. This role will guide daily AP activities, strengthen financial controls, and improve the experience of both internal stakeholders and external suppliers. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound accounting judgment, and a track record of building efficient, scalable processes in a complex business environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the full accounts payable cycle, ensuring invoices, payments, and close activities are completed accurately, on schedule, and in accordance with company policy.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of five AP professionals by setting expectations, supporting growth, and promoting a responsive, accountable service culture.

• Administer and enforce expense reimbursement standards, while monitoring adherence to policy and resolving exceptions in a timely manner.

• Oversee electronic payments, check runs, tax-related disbursements, and independent contractor payments to maintain timely and compliant processing.

• Improve accounts payable procedures, controls, and system workflows to increase efficiency, support business growth, and align with best practices.

• Partner with Finance, Procurement, and other business leaders to address payment issues, provide guidance, and support operational needs.

• Manage month-end AP close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and accurate posting to the general ledger.

• Track and communicate key performance indicators such as aging trends, exception volumes, and payment accuracy to support continuous improvement.

• Maintain strong internal controls and segregation of duties across disbursement activities, including support for compliance requirements and 1099 readiness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• At least 6 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, including significant accounts payable responsibility.
• At least 5 years of people leadership experience with demonstrated success in hiring, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including working with pivot tables and large, multi-sheet data sets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Experience working with large-scale accounts payable or accounting systems.
• Knowledge of internal controls and compliance requirements, including segregation of duties; familiarity with SOX-regulated environments is strongly preferred.
• Exposure to 1099 reporting and filing processes is a plus.

Compensation

$85,000.00-$95,000.00 Yearly

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