Accounts Payable Supervisor / Manager

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

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

Requirements - 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.