Supervisor of Accounts Payable

Johnson Service Group is recruiting a Supervisor of Accounts Payable for a great client of ours in Sarasota, FL . Position is a 6 month contract to hire on site 5 days a week in downtown Sarasota. The Supervisor of Accounts Payable is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable team. This role ensures the accurate, timely, and compliant disbursement of payments in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, and internal policies. Responsibilities Provides direction, training, and mentorship to accounts payable staff while managing complex financial transactions and payment workflows. Core responsibilities include overseeing daily workflow to ensure alignment with departmental performance measures, providing guidance to Accounts Payable staff on the auditing of vendor invoices, and ensuring the lawful, accurate and timely processing of check and ACH disbursements. The Supervisor also reviews purchasing card transactions for compliance, ensures proper general ledger coding, enforces internal controls, and supports adherence to governmental accounting standards and audit requirements. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of accounts payable processes, accounting principles, procurement policies, and financial systems. T his position develops and enforces internal procedures, promotes workflow efficiencies, and contributes to internal control design and maintenance within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Resolving escalated vendor inquiries, investigating and correcting payment discrepancies, providing input to departments to ensure accurate and lawful use of public funds, supporting year-end close processes, and assisting with financial system upgrades and cross-functional initiatives. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are essential to motivate staff, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high standards of customer service. The Supervisor of Accounts Payable serves as a role model for professionalism and ethical stewardship, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Success in this role is measured by the accuracy and timeliness of disbursements, audit readiness, vendor satisfaction, and operational efficiency. This position also plays a critical role in continuity of operations planning (COOP) by ensuring essential accounts payable functions remain operational during emergencies and supporting the implementation of emergency response protocols. Education Associate's degree, or equivalent coursework Relevant Experience Extensive experience overseeing complex accounts payable operations in a public sector or highly regulated environment, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal policies and audit requirements. Skilled in supervising A/P staff, managing invoice processing, check and ACH disbursements, and enforcing internal controls. Proven ability to interpret contracts and agreements, resolve vendor payment discrepancies, support audits, and lead year-end financial close activities. JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #D600