Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on leader to establish and oversee our Accounts Payable (AP) function. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence through team leadership, process optimization, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, coaching, and performance management to ensure accurate and timely transaction processing.
• Partner with business units and corporate departments to streamline AP workflows, troubleshoot issues, and meet monthly close deadlines.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal partners across Operations, Accounting, Project Accounting, and Sales to ensure service alignment and responsiveness.
• Champion and implement process improvements, tools, and templates that elevate AP efficiency and scalability.
• Drive adoption of intelligent automation solutions such as OCR and document scanning to improve data processing accuracy and speed.
• Administer Concur for expense reporting and reimbursement, ensuring policy compliance and maximizing tax reporting benefits.
• Establish and maintain rigorous controls aligned with corporate policies and SOX requirements.
• Ensure readiness for internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and support.
• Track and report on AP performance indicators, including early payment discounts and exceptions to standard payment terms.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

The role involves working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where team collaboration and communication with various departments such as Operations, Accounting, and Sales are essential. The position requires proficiency with ERP platforms and Microsoft Office tools, and it involves both strategic oversight and hands-on management of the Accounts Payable function.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cordova, Tennessee.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 / yr.

Benefits starting Day 1 : 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution, paid vacations and holidays.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cordova, TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2025.

About Aston Carter :

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.