AP Supervisor

Our client is seeking a bright, positive, and solutions-oriented Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead the day-to-day accounts payable function in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for supervising AP staff, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of high-volume invoices, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and supporting month-end close activities.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong Accounts Payable experience, prior supervisory experience, expertise using Sage ERP , and a proven track record working in manufacturing or a similar operational environment. We are looking for someone who thrives in a high-volume setting, brings fresh ideas for process improvement, and fosters a collaborative, customer-service mindset within the accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, coach, and develop Accounts Payable team members.
• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments.
• Manage high-volume invoice entry, coding, matching, approvals, and payment processing.
• Review and approve AP transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Maintain and strengthen vendor relationships while resolving invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
• Coordinate weekly check runs, ACH, wire, and other payment processing activities.
• Monitor AP aging and ensure timely payment of obligations.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding items.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
• Support audits by providing required documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Receiving, Inventory, and Production teams to resolve invoice and purchase order discrepancies.
• Develop, document, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Prepare AP reports, metrics, and analysis for management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience.
• 2+ years of experience supervising or leading an AP team.
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, equipment manufacturing, or similar environment .
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices and vendor transactions.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage ERP .
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of three-way matching, purchase orders, inventory-related invoicing, and vendor reconciliations.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience supporting inventory, purchasing, or production-related accounting functions.
• Continuous improvement or process optimization experience.
• Experience with internal controls and audit support.

Desired Candidate Profile

We are looking for an individual who is:

• Bright, energetic, and positive.
• A hands-on leader who enjoys developing others.
• Detail-oriented while maintaining a big-picture perspective.
• Comfortable in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Proactive and continuously looking for ways to improve processes.
• Professional in working with vendors and cross-functional departments.
• Adaptable and capable of balancing multiple priorities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.