Ascendo Resources
Base pay range
$80,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr
The Accounts Payable Supervisor oversees day-to-day accounts payable operations within a centralized finance environment, ensuring vendor invoices and payments are processed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with internal controls. This role is responsible for leading and mentoring a team of AP professionals while maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance, and service.
This position works closely with internal business partners—including sourcing, cash management, and accounting—to resolve invoice issues, streamline workflows, and support broader financial initiatives. The Supervisor will play a key role in strengthening processes, improving efficiency, and supporting operational excellence across the organization.
As the organization continues to evolve, this role will guide the AP function through modernization and growth. The ideal candidate is a people-focused leader who brings new ideas, encourages collaboration, and helps teams adapt to change while building on established practices and institutional knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and evaluate an accounts payable team to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments
Oversee daily AP activities, ensuring adherence to internal policies, controls, and regulatory standards
Partner with Procurement, Treasury, and Finance to resolve discrepancies and improve end-to-end AP workflows
Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and efficiency gains
Support system enhancements and ongoing optimization of ERP-based AP processes
Ensure accurate reporting, issue resolution, and readiness for audits or reviews
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational discipline
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline preferred
5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role
Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or similar operational environment
Demonstrated success leading process improvements and managing change initiatives
Strong working knowledge of accounts payable operations, accounting fundamentals, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full-time
Job function Accounting/Auditing
Industries Accounting
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The Accounts Payable Supervisor oversees day-to-day accounts payable operations within a centralized finance environment, ensuring vendor invoices and payments are processed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with internal controls. This role is responsible for leading and mentoring a team of AP professionals while maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance, and service.
This position works closely with internal business partners—including sourcing, cash management, and accounting—to resolve invoice issues, streamline workflows, and support broader financial initiatives. The Supervisor will play a key role in strengthening processes, improving efficiency, and supporting operational excellence across the organization.
As the organization continues to evolve, this role will guide the AP function through modernization and growth. The ideal candidate is a people-focused leader who brings new ideas, encourages collaboration, and helps teams adapt to change while building on established practices and institutional knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and evaluate an accounts payable team to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments
Oversee daily AP activities, ensuring adherence to internal policies, controls, and regulatory standards
Partner with Procurement, Treasury, and Finance to resolve discrepancies and improve end-to-end AP workflows
Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and efficiency gains
Support system enhancements and ongoing optimization of ERP-based AP processes
Ensure accurate reporting, issue resolution, and readiness for audits or reviews
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational discipline
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline preferred
5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role
Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or similar operational environment
Demonstrated success leading process improvements and managing change initiatives
Strong working knowledge of accounts payable operations, accounting fundamentals, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full-time
Job function Accounting/Auditing
Industries Accounting
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