Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager to join a fast-paced advertising organization in Irvine, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This position blends day-to-day invoice and payment execution with team guidance, making it ideal for someone who can lead by example while remaining deeply involved in the work. The role supports a high-volume AP environment and will partner closely with internal stakeholders to strengthen workflows, maintain timely close activities, and provide dependable expense and payment processing coverage.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounts payable operations while serving as a hands-on contributor for invoice review, coding, and processing activities.
• Guide a small AP team by setting priorities, providing support, and helping maintain accuracy and timeliness across the function.
• Manage a monthly invoice volume of approximately 800 transactions, including two-way matching and resolution of discrepancies.
• Prepare and execute payment batches through banking platforms, including check runs and ACH transactions, while ensuring proper controls are followed.
• Support employee travel and expense workflows using Navan and provide backup coverage for Concur-related processing when needed.
• Contribute to process enhancements by documenting procedures, refining standard operating practices, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Assist with accounts payable readiness activities related to the upcoming NetSuite integration and help align processes with future-state workflows.
• Partner with the accounting team to meet a six-day close timeline by ensuring AP tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.