An Accounts Payable or Receivable Manager manages accounting staff with specific responsibility for maintaining records of accounts payable (company expenses or bills to be paid) and accounts receivable (outstanding invoices or amounts owed to a company). Uses specialized accounting software to create account databases and financial reports.
Accounts Accounts Payable Supervisor (On-Site - La Jolla)
Location:
La Jolla, San Diego, CA (Strictly In-Office)
Job Type :
Full-Time, Compensation:
$ 32 to $43 per hour
Permanent Schedule :
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST Role Overview The Accounting Supervisor is a strategic leadership role focused on operational excellence, task control, and team mentorship. This role directly oversees a team of Client Service Managers and Accounting Associates, ensuring the flawless execution of high-volume financial workflows. This is a non-manual accounting role ; your goal is to manage people, build robust tracking systems, eliminate single points of failure, and cultivate a culture of total accountability.
Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & People Management:
Directly manage and coach a team of financial professionals, conducting structured monthly performance reviews and technical coaching sessions.
Task Control & Metrics:
Enforce strict workflow standards, manage client file "Cleanup Scores", and review weekly time tracking and performance metrics to flag efficiency gaps.
Portfolio Oversight:
Oversee a portfolio of accounts, ensuring total compliance with internal financial controls, audit processes, and risk prevention standards.
Resource Allocation:
Balance workloads across your team to optimize utilization, prevent employee burnout, and assign backup coverage to guarantee service continuity.
Onboarding & Transitions:
Partner with onboarding specialists to successfully transition new client implementations smoothly into long-term operations. "Replaceable by Design"
Systems:
Standardize and document internal team Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure the team can scale seamlessly and function autonomously.
Requirements & Qualifications Experience:
5+ years of experience managing people and leading financial operations, bookkeeping, or accounting teams.
Skills:
Advanced knowledge of professional financial operations workflows, resource forecasting, and team optimization.
Technical Fluency:
Working knowledge of QuickBooks Online (QBO), Sage Intacct, or specialized bill pay tech stacks.
Soft Skills:
Top-tier escalation management, constructive coaching abilities, and excellent professional communication skills.
