Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to join the accounting team in Columbia, South Carolina. In this hands-on role, you will provide leadership over daily payables operations while helping maintain accurate financial records and timely vendor payments. This position partners closely with the Controller and supports month-end activities, compliance standards, and broader departmental priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day accounts payable operations and ensure transactions are processed accurately, completely, and in accordance with established policies.
• Supervise and support accounts payable team members, providing guidance, reviewing work quality, and helping maintain efficient workflows.
• Oversee invoice processing by validating entry details, confirming general ledger coding, and resolving discrepancies before payment is issued.
• Manage payment activities such as check runs and ACH disbursements to ensure vendors are paid correctly and on schedule.
• Administer the accounts payable system, including creating and refining approval paths to improve control, visibility, and efficiency.
• Coordinate 1099 reporting requirements and help ensure year-end tax documentation is prepared accurately and submitted on time.
• Evaluate accrual needs during the monthly close process and contribute to additional closing tasks that support accurate financial reporting.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on departmental assignments and assist with other accounting-related duties as business needs evolve.
• Minimum of five years of accounting experience, including hands-on exposure to accounts payable processes.
• Degree in accounting or a comparable combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Prior experience leading or mentoring staff is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of invoice coding, payment processing, check runs, and ACH transactions.
• Demonstrated analytical ability with a solid approach to troubleshooting and resolving financial discrepancies.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in a deadline-driven accounting environment.