Accounts Payable Manager

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to support a service organization in Morristown, New Jersey through a Contract engagement. This position will oversee daily accounts payable activities, strengthen invoice controls, and help maintain accurate, timely payment operations in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership in high-volume AP workflows, sound judgment when resolving invoice discrepancies, and hands-on experience with financial systems and process optimization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day accounts payable operations, ensuring invoices are reviewed, coded, approved, and processed accurately within required timelines.
• Manage high-volume invoice activity while maintaining strong attention to detail and compliance with internal accounting standards.
• Investigate and resolve invoice exceptions, payment discrepancies, and vendor-related issues to support smooth transaction processing.
• Oversee account coding practices to confirm expenses are assigned correctly and financial records remain reliable.
• Use accounting platforms such as Oracle PeopleSoft and Concur to monitor workflows, maintain data accuracy, and support payment execution.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to address outstanding items, clarify invoice details, and improve communication across the payment cycle.
• Identify inefficiencies in payable procedures and contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance accuracy, control, and turnaround time.
• Prepare reporting and analyze accounts payable data to help track performance, monitor trends, and support informed decision-making. Requirements
• Proven experience managing accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, coding, and payment review.
• Hands-on knowledge of Oracle PeopleSoft and Concur within an accounts payable or broader accounting environment.
• Strong background handling high-volume invoicing with consistent accuracy and attention to deadlines.
• Ability to troubleshoot invoice issues, research discrepancies, and drive timely resolution with vendors and internal teams.
• Understanding of accounts payable controls, financial data integrity, and standard accounting practices.
• Experience contributing to process improvement projects focused on efficiency, workflow quality, or operational consistency.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced business setting.

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