We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee a high-volume payables operation in Richardson, Texas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a hands-on leader who can strengthen day-to-day performance, improve workflows, and guide a team in a fast-moving shared services setting. The role will work closely with cross-functional partners to enhance controls, support automation efforts, and ensure invoices and payments are handled with accuracy and consistency.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the daily execution of accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices, payments, and vendor-related transactions are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Lead a high-volume processing environment by managing workflow queues, resolving exceptions, reducing aged items, and maintaining steady operational throughput.
• Supervise and develop accounts payable team members and contract staff, setting clear expectations and promoting accountability and strong performance.
• Track service levels, aging trends, and operational metrics to identify improvement opportunities and increase efficiency across the function.
• Oversee vendor master data processes, including onboarding, data accuracy, duplicate prevention, payment term setup, and compliance support.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and technology stakeholders to refine procure-to-pay processes and reinforce internal controls.
• Contribute to automation and system enhancement initiatives by helping optimize workflows and improve the effectiveness of AP tools, including D365-related processes where applicable.
• Investigate and resolve complex issues involving invoices, payments, vendor records, and system activity with a proactive, detail-oriented approach.
• Support month-end activities through reconciliations, accrual coordination, reporting, and the preparation of process documentation and training materials.
• Prepare operational updates and actionable recommendations for leadership to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.