Interim AP Manager

job summary: We are urgently seeking an experienced Interim Accounts Payable Manager for a 3-month consulting engagement to support a hybrid Finance & Accounting team in Jacksonville, FL. This contract is ideal for a process-driven AP leader or consultant who thrives in fast-paced environments, can quickly assess existing workflows, and has the leadership weight to guide an established operational team.

location:

Jacksonville, Florida job type: Contract salary: $45 - 60 per hour work hours: 9 to 5 education: Bachelor's degree experience: 5 Years responsibilities:

Operational Leadership:

Assume day-to-day management of the AP department, including team workload distribution, troubleshooting escalations, and reviewing weekly timecard/timesheet workflows.

Process & System Auditing:

Actively audit current accounting workflows, particularly around the high-volume employee out-of-pocket travel and expense reimbursement processes, to identify efficiencies and streamline desktop procedures.

Dual-Track Oversight:

Supervise both the standard vendor invoice processing side (matching, approvals, and check/electronic payment runs) and the internal employee reimbursement cycles.

Month-End & Financial Controls:

Assist the hybrid finance team with data integrity validation, month-end AP subledger-to-GL reconciliations, and calculating/submitting monthly expense accruals.

Payroll & Compliance Support:

Act as a critical checkpoint for reviewing bi-weekly payroll runs and ensuring overall adherence to internal accounting controls and audit trails.

qualifications:

Experience:

7+ years of progressive Accounts Payable and finance experience, with at least 2-3 years in a dedicated supervisory or managerial capacity.

Systems:

Strong proficiency navigating complex, enterprise-level ERP environments. Familiarity with Deltek or similar project-based accounting systems is highly preferred.

Technical Skills:

Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (data validation, lookups, pivot tables) and experience managing specialized T&E software (e.g., Concur).

Core Competencies:

Proven ability to step into an interim environment with zero learning curve; strong communication skills to handle internal leadership inquiries and external vendor relations.

skills:

Accounts Payable Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. job detailssummary$45 - $60 per hourcontractbachelor degreecategorybusiness and financial operations occupationsreference512187job details job summary: We are urgently seeking an experienced Interim Accounts Payable Manager for a 3-month consulting engagement to support a hybrid Finance & Accounting team in Jacksonville, FL. This contract is ideal for a process-driven AP leader or consultant who thrives in fast-paced environments, can quickly assess existing workflows, and has the leadership weight to guide an established operational team.

location:

Jacksonville, Florida job type: Contract salary: $45 - 60 per hour work hours: 9 to 5 education: Bachelor's degree experience: 5 Years responsibilities:

Operational Leadership:

Assume day-to-day management of the AP department, including team workload distribution, troubleshooting escalations, and reviewing weekly timecard/timesheet workflows.

Process & System Auditing:

Actively audit current accounting workflows, particularly around the high-volume employee out-of-pocket travel and expense reimbursement processes, to identify efficiencies and streamline desktop procedures.

Dual-Track Oversight:

Supervise both the standard vendor invoice processing side (matching, approvals, and check/electronic payment runs) and the internal employee reimbursement cycles.

Month-End & Financial Controls:

Assist the hybrid finance team with data integrity validation, month-end AP subledger-to-GL reconciliations, and calculating/submitting monthly expense accruals.

Payroll & Compliance Support:

Act as a critical checkpoint for reviewing bi-weekly payroll runs and ensuring overall adherence to internal accounting controls and audit trails.

qualifications:

Experience:

7+ years of progressive Accounts Payable and finance experience, with at least 2-3 years in a dedicated supervisory or managerial capacity.

Systems:

Strong proficiency navigating complex, enterprise-level ERP environments. Familiarity with Deltek or similar project-based accounting systems is highly preferred.

Technical Skills:

Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (data validation, lookups, pivot tables) and experience managing specialized T&E software (e.g., Concur).

Core Competencies:

Proven ability to step into an interim environment with zero learning curve; strong communication skills to handle internal leadership inquiries and external vendor relations.

skills:

Accounts Payable Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.