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Robert Half
Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager
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What they do
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.
$114,380 / year median in New Jersey
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Manager, Accounts Payable Shared ServicesWe are seeking a highly motivated Manager, Accounts Payable Shared Services to lead a high-volume AP function within a complex retail and distribution environment. This role will be responsible for driving process improvements, supporting
As a key member of the Finance Leadership Team, this individual will lead a team of approximately 30 associates, develop performance metrics, drive operational efficiencies, and partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Technology, Finance, and business stakeholders.
ResponsibilitiesLead daily Accounts Payable Shared Services operations.
Support
Drive process standardization, continuous improvement, and change management efforts.
Develop KPIs, reporting, and performance metrics.
Manage vendor relationships, onboarding processes, and issue resolution.
Partner with Procurement, Finance, and Technology teams to improve workflows.
Lead, develop, mentor, and evaluate AP staff and leadership team members.
Assist with accounting policies, controls, and special projects.
QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.5+ years of Accounts Payable, shared services, or finance operations leadership experience.
Experience with SAP, Oracle EBS, and AP automation tools.
Strong knowledge of procure-to-pay processes and financial systems.
Proven leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience in retail, distribution, wholesale, or high-volume transaction environments preferred.
BenefitsMedical/Dental/Vision401k + match + non-contributory match PTO - 2 weeks, 3 floating holidays, 4 personal days Fitness reimbursement/well-being program This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader with experience in AP transformation, systems implementation, and process optimization to make a significant impact within a growing organization.
SAP S/4HANA
implementation initiatives, overseeing AP automation, and managing the end-to-end procure-to-pay (P2P) process.As a key member of the Finance Leadership Team, this individual will lead a team of approximately 30 associates, develop performance metrics, drive operational efficiencies, and partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Technology, Finance, and business stakeholders.
ResponsibilitiesLead daily Accounts Payable Shared Services operations.
Support
SAP S/4HANA
deployment and AP automation initiatives.Drive process standardization, continuous improvement, and change management efforts.
Develop KPIs, reporting, and performance metrics.
Manage vendor relationships, onboarding processes, and issue resolution.
Partner with Procurement, Finance, and Technology teams to improve workflows.
Lead, develop, mentor, and evaluate AP staff and leadership team members.
Assist with accounting policies, controls, and special projects.
QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.5+ years of Accounts Payable, shared services, or finance operations leadership experience.
Experience with SAP, Oracle EBS, and AP automation tools.
Strong knowledge of procure-to-pay processes and financial systems.
Proven leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience in retail, distribution, wholesale, or high-volume transaction environments preferred.
BenefitsMedical/Dental/Vision401k + match + non-contributory match PTO - 2 weeks, 3 floating holidays, 4 personal days Fitness reimbursement/well-being program This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader with experience in AP transformation, systems implementation, and process optimization to make a significant impact within a growing organization.