Accounts Payable Manager

Position: Accounts Payable Manager (contract)
Description

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Accounts Payable Manager to join our team on a contract basis in Irving, Texas. This long-term contract position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a high-volume AP department during a period of growth and expansion. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, a knack for process improvement, and the ability to drive efficiency within a fast-paced and evolving environment.

This is a 2-3 month contract position

Hybrid work schedule: 3 days/week in the office in Irving, Texas; 2 days/week remote

Interim Accounts Payable Manager (contract position):

Responsibilities:

- Lead and mentor a team of Accounts Payable specialists, ensuring smooth operations and high performance.

- Manage the entire accounts payable lifecycle, including invoice intake, coding, approval workflows, PO matching, and payment processing.

- Address escalated issues, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timeliness within the AP function.

- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and support future automation upgrades.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement and operations, to streamline purchase order requirements and approval processes.

- Oversee weekly payment runs, including checks and ACH transactions, while maintaining strong vendor relationships.

- Drive the implementation and optimization of AP automation software to maximize system effectiveness.

- Develop and document best practices, procedures, and workflows to improve departmental performance.

- Provide leadership during organizational changes, including acquisitions and system modernization efforts.

- Reduce invoice backlog and elevate service quality for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements - Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounts payable, including leadership or supervisory roles.

- Proficiency in purchase order matching workflows; experience in construction-related matching is a plus.

- Strong knowledge of AP operations within high-volume, multi-entity environments.

- Proven track record of improving processes, building scalable workflows, and supporting system implementations.

- Comfortable working in a growth-oriented environment with evolving procedures and increased demand.

- Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, or similar platforms.

- Advanced Excel skills, including formulas and data analysis.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to guide and support cross-functional teams.

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