Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager to lead day-to-day payables operations for a busy organization in Taylor, Michigan. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who combines hands-on processing expertise with strong team leadership and a process-focused mindset. The person in this role will oversee end-to-end accounts payable activities, support accurate and timely month-end work, and help strengthen controls, reporting, and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the complete accounts payable workflow from invoice intake through coding, approvals, and final payment to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Manage a large volume of expense invoices tied to transportation and operating costs, including fuel, repairs, maintenance, tolls, permits, and insurance charges.
• Oversee payment activity across multiple methods such as check disbursements, ACH transactions, wire transfers, and virtual card payments.
• Review account coding for accuracy and enforce adherence to internal policies, approval requirements, and financial controls.
• Maintain vendor master data, including tax forms, banking details, and onboarding documentation for new suppliers.
• Investigate and resolve supplier questions, payment discrepancies, and account balance issues while completing reconciliations as needed.
• Provide guidance and daily oversight to accounts payable staff while remaining actively involved in processing and issue resolution.
• Lead month-end payable close tasks, including accrual support, aging analysis, and reconciliation of subledger balances to the general ledger.
• Produce accounts payable reporting on invoice throughput, payment timing, aging trends, and projected cash needs for leadership review.
• Assist with audit requests, 1099 preparation, compliance activities, and ongoing improvements that enhance efficiency and automation within AP operations.
• At least 5 years of accounts payable experience, including prior responsibility for supervising or managing team members.
• Demonstrated success leading full-cycle accounts payable operations in a high-volume processing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of invoice coding, payment processing, vendor file administration, and account reconciliation activities.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics GP or similar ERP platforms to manage payables transactions and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work with formulas and analyze financial data efficiently.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Background in transportation, trucking, logistics, or distribution environments is strongly preferred.