Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager to join a large healthcare-focused organization in Erlanger, Kentucky on a Contract basis. This position will guide day-to-day payables activity in a high-volume environment while supporting accurate disbursements, strong vendor relationships, and dependable financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings leadership experience, sound knowledge of AP controls, and the ability to collaborate across accounting, finance, operations, and technology teams.

Responsibilities:

• Direct daily accounts payable operations, ensuring invoices, employee reimbursements, and payment transactions are handled accurately and on schedule.
• Supervise, coach, and develop AP team members to improve productivity, accountability, and service quality.
• Review vendor setup and maintenance activities to help preserve data accuracy and support smooth payment processing.
• Oversee check runs and ACH payments while confirming adherence to approval workflows and company policies.
• Contribute to month-end activities by managing reconciliations, accrual support, and AP-related reporting deliverables.
• Maintain compliance with internal control standards, 1099 requirements, and audit expectations across payables processes.
• Work closely with accounting, finance, operations, and IT partners to strengthen reporting, streamline workflows, and improve overall AP performance.
• Provide documentation and timely responses for internal and external audit requests related to accounts payable records and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4+ years of progressive AP or accounting experience.
• Prior supervisory or management experience.
• Strong understanding of AP operations, internal controls, vendor management, and month-end close.
• Experience in high-volume transaction environments.
• Proven ability to improve processes and manage competing priorities.

Preferred:

• Experience within large or complex organizations.
• ERP system experience and exposure to AP automation tools.