Job Description
Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and feels energized by solving problems, mentoring others, and making a difference. We’re looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking Accounts Payable Supervisor to both lead and do. Someone who’s equally comfortable managing a team and rolling up their sleeves to get the work done.This is a working supervisor position with approximately 80% of your time spent actively processing transactions and managing day-to-day AP activity, while the remaining time focuses on leadership, coaching, and driving continuous improvement. You’ll play a key role in shaping a more efficient, high-performing department by identifying and eliminating waste, applying Lean principles, and fostering a culture of accuracy and accountability.If you like to work hard, thrive on driving process excellence, and feel energized by making a real difference, this is your opportunity to lead from the front and make an impact every day.
WHAT YOU WILL DO – ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform and oversee the full cycle of corporate accounts payable processing including invoice entry, coding, verification, and payment execution with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
- Spend roughly 80% of your time engaged in hands-on AP processing and data entry, ensuring daily operations flow smoothly.
- Apply Lean process improvement principles to identify and eliminate waste, streamline workflows, and drive sustainable efficiency gains.
- Monitor and analyze AP performance metrics, identify root causes of issues, and implement corrective actions.
- Partner cross-functionally with accounting, finance, and branch leadership to resolve discrepancies and improve upstream data quality.
- Support automation, system enhancements, and other process improvement initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and accounting standards (US GAAP).
- Contribute to month-end close activities, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, grounded in Lean thinking and teamwork.
Requirements
WHAT YOU BRING:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- Experience: 4+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including 1–2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or similar ERP system strongly preferred.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset: Familiarity with Lean principles required; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or demonstrated process improvement experience strongly preferred.
WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT:
- You’re a working leader who leads by example, unafraid to dig into the details while keeping the bigger picture in focus.
- You take pride in both executing flawlessly and coaching others to do the same.
- You actively identify and eliminate waste, driving efficiency and accuracy through Lean thinking.
- You’re organized, analytical, and thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- You communicate clearly and build trust across teams.
- You’re proactive, adaptable, and energized by making tangible improvements that matter.
WHY JOIN ASSOCIA:
This is more than a supervisory role, it’s an opportunity to lead transformation from within. You’ll join a forward-thinking accounting team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Here, your leadership won’t just oversee processes, it will help shape the standard for operational excellence, accountability, and team success.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.