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Robert Half
Accounts Payable Supervisor
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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.
$107,226 / year median in Texas
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead the daily payables function for a growing organization in Dallas, Texas. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can strengthen controls, improve workflows, and bring structure to a high-volume environment. The successful candidate will combine operational oversight with strong analytical thinking to enhance efficiency, support accurate financial reporting, and help guide ongoing process enhancements.
Responsibilities:
- Direct the day-to-day accounts payable operation, ensuring invoices, payments, and related records are processed accurately and on schedule.
- Supervise the overall AP function as transactional activities are outsourced, maintaining service quality, accountability, and internal control standards.
- Review accounts payable aging, vendor balances, goods received activity, and reconciliation results to identify issues and drive timely resolution.
- Lead month-end and year-end payables activities, including support for 1099 reporting, vendor file accuracy, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Develop, document, and refine standard operating procedures to create consistency, reduce inefficiencies, and support team effectiveness.
- Analyze current workflows, identify pain points, and implement process improvements and automation opportunities across the AP cycle.
- Manage cleanup initiatives to resolve historical discrepancies, strengthen data integrity, and improve reporting reliability.
- Partner with internal stakeholders on system and workflow enhancements, including participation in the upcoming implementation and evaluation of invoice automation tools.
- Communicate with vendors and cross-functional teams to resolve exceptions, improve turnaround times, and maintain strong business relationships. Requirements
- At least 5 years of full-cycle accounts payable experience, including invoice processing, payment execution, and reconciliations.
- A minimum of 2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity overseeing accounts payable activities or staff.
- Demonstrated ability to assess AP operations, interpret data, and recommend practical process improvements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across finance, operations, and vendor contacts.
- Experience creating standard operating procedures and establishing consistent payables processes and controls.
- Working knowledge of check runs, ACH payments, invoice coding, vendor maintenance, and 1099 reporting requirements.
- Experience with ERP or accounting platforms such as D365 or Microsoft Great Plains, along with familiarity with AP automation tools.
- Proven attention to detail and organizational ability in a fast-paced, growing environment with increasing invoice volume.