Accounts Payable Manager

Compensation: $90k

Job Overview - Accounts Payable Manager - 34015

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the full AP function in a fast-paced, blue-collar operating environment. This role requires hands-on leadership, strong vendor management skills, and experience supporting field operations, job costing, and high-volume invoice processing. The ideal candidate understands the urgency and complexity of paying vendors accurately and on time to keep projects and operations moving.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage day-to-day accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payment runs

* Oversee high-volume invoices related to materials, subcontractors, freight, equipment, and services

* Ensure accurate coding to general ledger, job cost, and project cost centers

* Lead and develop AP staff; provide training, workload management, and performance feedback

* Partner with field teams, project managers, superintendents, and operations leaders to resolve invoice discrepancies

* Manage vendor relationships and respond to inquiries in a timely, professional manner

* Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and audit requirements

* Support month-end close activities, including AP accruals, prepaid expenses, and reconciliations

* Assist with year-end audit requests and 1099 preparation and filing

* Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, efficiency, and controls

* Maintain organized AP records and documentation

Requirements

* 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or management role

* Experience in a blue-collar, field-driven environment (construction, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, utilities, etc.)

* Strong understanding of job costing, project accounting, or cost-center accounting

* Experience with ERP or accounting systems (e.g., Viewpoint, Sage, Net Suite, Oracle, SAP, or similar)

* Proficient in Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivot tables preferred)

* Knowledge of 1099 reporting requirements

* Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

* Comfortable working cross-functionally with operations and field personnel

Preferred Qualifications

* Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

* Experience supporting audits

* Experience improving AP workflows or implementing process enhancements

Additional Job Details

Workplace Policy: #li-Hybrid

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

Linked In Poster: #LI-SP1

About our Process

* We will notify you if you are selected as a candidate for this role. If not, but you fit our specializations, we'll consider you for future openings, and encourage you to apply for other Sherpa roles you're qualified for/interested in.

* Non-Local Candidates:
Please note that you are competing with local candidates who don't require relocation expenses and can start quickly, so let us know if you have plans to move to the area soon.

* Candidates for all Sherpa opportunities must be authorized to work in the United States.

* Sherpa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.