Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager to join a client in Santa Clarita. This contract-to-hire opportunity is suited for a hands-on accounts payable supervisor who can lead daily payables operations, maintain accurate financial records, and support a high standard of compliance and reporting. The role works closely with accounting leadership while guiding the accounts payable team to improve efficiency, resolve issues, and keep invoice and payment activity on track.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the full accounts payable process, including invoice review, coding, batch preparation, data entry, posting, and validation across accounting systems.

• Manage payment activity for vendor invoices, rent and lease obligations, employee travel reimbursements, and corporate card transactions with close attention to timing and accuracy.

• Organize check, wire, and ACH payment runs based on due dates to support on-time disbursements and maximize available discount opportunities.

• Monitor vendor balances, secure applicable credits, and reconcile supplier statements to prevent delays, disputes, or account holds.

• Prepare month-end and year-end reconciliations and generate reporting for assigned accounts to support financial close and audit readiness.

• Investigate complex invoice exceptions and coordinate with internal partners and vendors to resolve discrepancies efficiently.

• Supervise daily workflow for accounts payable staff, including assigning work, reviewing output, addressing challenges, and promoting consistent service levels.

• Train, coach, and cross-train team members, including offshore support resources, while maintaining current procedures and standardized documentation.

• Contribute analytical support for special projects, ad hoc reporting requests, and accounting system testing or implementation activities as needed.

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Qualifications

• • At least 5 years of accounts payable experience, including full-cycle invoice and payment processing
• • Minimum of 2 years of experience leading or supervising accounts payable staff
• • Strong working knowledge of accounts payable practices, including invoice coding, check runs, ACH processing, reconciliations, and issue resolution
• • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook, along with comfort using accounting systems and standard office tools
• • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with vendors, auditors, and internal stakeholders while maintaining a collaborative approach
• • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
• • Solid math and accuracy skills, with careful attention to detail when balancing records and reviewing financial transactions

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Robert Half is Tracey Huerta.