AP Manager We are partnering with an Energy Company in the Orange County area as they search for a strong AP Manager. The role supports a steady, moderate invoice volume through largely manual workflows. We need someone who can immediately step in to manage day-to-day AP operations while laying the groundwork for more scalable, efficient processes. This is a hands-on role suited to a candidate who is detail-oriented, self-directed, and comfortable taking ownership of a process with minimal ramp-up.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

AP Operations:

Own the full AP cycle — invoice intake, coding, approval routing, and payment execution — including recurring vendor invoices and 3-way matching against purchase orders and receipts. Maintain vendor records, W-9s, and 1099 documentation, and serve as the point of contact for vendor inquiries and discrepancy resolution.

Process Improvement:

Assess current manual workflows and identify near-term automation opportunities. Partner with Finance leadership to introduce workflow tools, standardize approvals, and document AP policies and controls to support a smooth handoff. Recommend ERP system improvements to reduce manual touchpoints.

Month-End Close:

Prepare AP journal entries and accruals, reconcile the AP subledger to the general ledger, and provide visibility into upcoming payment obligations for cash flow forecasting.

Audit & Compliance:

Support year-end audit requests, ensure compliance with company policy and GAAP as it relates to AP, and collaborate cross-functionally with operations and procurement to resolve vendor/invoice issues. Additional ad-hoc support as needed. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance roles with a focus on accounts payable management. Experience processing high volume of invoices in required. Demonstrated expertise in accounting software such as Workday, Paychex, QuickBooks, Sage, PeopleSoft, or UltiPro. Experience with financial concepts including double entry bookkeeping, general ledger reconciliation, journal entries, and account reconciliation. Proficiency in Excel data analysis techniques including formulas like VLOOKUP and data entry accuracy. Familiarity with payroll management systems like ADP or Kronos is advantageous. Excellent analytical skills combined with attention to detail and organizational abilities. Effective communication skills suitable for working across diverse teams and external vendors.

Rate:

$90k - $110k +

Bonus Pay:

$90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance

Work Location:

In person