Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Accounts Payable Manager

High volume

Great culture

Organization in growth mode

Excellent culture and advancement opportunities

Chicago land area

Systems - SAP

Are you a proven Accounts Payable leader ready to take the next step in your career? Our client, a global, multi-billion-dollar industry leader headquartered in the Chicagoland area , is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee and optimize a high-volume AP operation within a collaborative and growth-oriented culture.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, hands-on professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about process excellence, team development, and continuous improvement .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Accounts Payable professionals to ensure accurate and timely processing of a high volume of invoices and payments .
• Oversee end-to-end AP operations , including invoice approvals, coding, check runs, ACH/wire payments, and vendor account reconciliations.
• Drive accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in alignment with corporate financial policies and regulatory standards .
• Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Procurement, Credit, and Compliance to resolve issues and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Champion SAP and other financial systems to streamline workflows, enhance data integrity, and enable actionable reporting and analytics.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying and implementing process improvements that optimize productivity and cost efficiency.
• Perform periodic audits, reconciliations, and process reviews to ensure robust internal controls.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning within the AP team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA a plus).
• 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience , including at least 2+ years in a supervisory or management capacity .
• Proven success managing high-volume, multi-entity AP operations in a large corporate or global environment .
• Strong SAP experience required (knowledge of additional ERP systems a plus).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build positive relationships, and drive results in a dynamic environment..

Benefits include insurance, vacation pay, holiday pay, 401K and more.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounts payable or a related field.
• Proficiency in accounts payable operations, including coding invoices and conducting check runs.
• Strong knowledge of Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions and invoice payment processes.
• Experience working with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems.
• Proven ability to supervise and motivate teams to meet organizational objectives.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail in resolving discrepancies.
• Familiarity with establishing financial controls and conducting compliance assessments.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

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