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Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager

  • Federal Way, WA, United States

$80,000 to $95,000 USD / year

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$80,000 to $95,000 USD / year
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We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager to lead a high-performing payables team. This role is ideal for someone in finance who combines strong operational oversight with a hands-on leadership style and a solid understanding of accounting controls. The position will play a key part in maintaining accurate payment processing, supporting close activities, and driving consistent service delivery across the accounts payable function.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead daily accounts payable operations in a shared services setting, ensuring work is completed accurately, on schedule, and in alignment with company policies.
  • Manage, coach, and support a team structure that includes several direct reports while promoting accountability, collaboration, and growth across the department.
  • Coordinate hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management activities to build a capable and engaged accounts payable team.
  • Distribute workloads and set priorities to meet departmental objectives, service expectations, and processing deadlines.
  • Oversee month-end accounts payable close responsibilities, including account reconciliations and coordination with accounting partners on accruals and reporting.
  • Review payment activity and vendor transactions to maintain compliance with internal controls, operational procedures, and established service standards.
  • Support regulatory and audit-related requirements by ensuring accurate documentation for tax reporting, including 1099 and 480 filings, and preparing materials for annual audits.
  • Analyze workflows, document procedures, and implement process enhancements that improve efficiency, reduce risk, and strengthen control practices.
  • Track operational performance through meaningful metrics tied to volume, accuracy, and turnaround times, and use findings to improve team results.

The salary range for this position is $80k to $95k. Benefits available with this position include medical, dental and vision; life and disability insurances; participation in the company’s 401(k) plan with a match and at least (negotiable) 10 days of paid vacation, 10 days of paid sick leave and 11 paid holidays per calendar year.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • Prior experience overseeing accounts payable operations, including team leadership or supervisory responsibility.
  • Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, internal controls, and financial reporting support within an AP environment.
  • Working knowledge of invoice processing, payment runs, ACH transactions, and invoice coding.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to organize competing priorities, solve problems effectively, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced setting.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with finance and business partners.
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Skills

  • Accounts payable
  • Performance management
  • Account reconciliation
  • Reporting
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Documentation
  • Team leadership
  • Financial reporting
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Communication skills

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