Supervisor, Accounts PayableNew$114K

Costa Mesa, California, United StatesManufacturing

The opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring the accurate, timely, and efficient processing of all accounts payable transactions, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and optimizing our AP processes.

What you'll do

  • Manage and Oversee AP Operations: Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable team, ensuring all departmental tasks are executed accurately and efficiently. This includes overseeing the entire procure-to-pay cycle from invoice receipt to payment disbursement.

  • Process Improvement and Optimization: Continuously evaluate and refine AP processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve accuracy. Identify opportunities for automation and implement best practices.

  • Technology Implementation and Utilization: Lead the implementation, optimization, and ongoing management of AP-related technologies, including Oracle Fusion (ERP) systems and automation tools (e.g. OCR and IDP).

  • Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, ensuring timely resolution of inquiries and disputes. Negotiate favorable payment terms where appropriate.

  • Invoice Processing and Reconciliation: Supervise the accurate and timely processing of all vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding, authorization, and compliance with company policies, including 1099 considerations and reporting. Oversee the reconciliation of vendor statements and the resolution of discrepancies.

  • Payment Processing: Ensure timely and accurate payment disbursements to vendors, adhering to payment schedules and internal controls.

What they're looking for

  • Internal Controls and Compliance: Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls for the AP function to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and policies.
  • Reporting and Analysis: Generate accurate and timely AP reports for management, providing insights into AP aging, vendor spend, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Audit Support: Provide necessary documentation and support for internal and external audits related to the accounts payable function.
  • Team Development: Recruit, train, and manage AP staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback.