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Robert Half
Accounts Payable 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.
$116,510 / year median in Virginia
+4% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to lead daily payables operations for a fast-paced organization in the distribution industry based in Glen Allen, Virginia. This role oversees high-volume invoice processing while guiding a team of five staff members to ensure timely, accurate payments and strong financial controls. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounts payable expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to improve workflow efficiency in a deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
- Direct the end-to-end accounts payable cycle, ensuring invoices are reviewed, coded, approved, and processed accurately.
- Supervise, coach, and prioritize the work of a five-person accounts payable team to maintain productivity and service quality.
- Manage a large volume of vendor invoices while meeting internal deadlines and payment schedules.
- Oversee payment execution through check runs and ACH transactions, confirming completeness and accuracy before release.
- Review invoice coding and allocation details to support proper financial reporting and compliance with company policies.
- Resolve payment discrepancies, vendor questions, and processing issues in a timely and thorough manner.
- Monitor accounts payable workflows and recommend process improvements that strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
- Partner with finance and operational stakeholders to support smooth month-end close activities related to payables.