Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager
Description We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager to oversee a busy payables operation in Louisiana. This role is ideal for a leader who can guide a team, stay engaged in daily processing activities, and maintain accuracy across a large volume of transactions. The position requires strong judgment, a commitment to compliance, and the ability to improve workflows while supporting business deadlines.Responsibilities:- Direct daily accounts payable activities across a high-volume environment, ensuring invoices and payments are completed accurately and on schedule.- Supervise, coach, and support AP staff by distributing assignments, tracking output, and encouraging consistent performance.- Step into day-to-day processing when needed, including invoice coding, issue resolution, and payment execution.- Oversee vendor onboarding and master data maintenance while ensuring proper tax documentation and annual reporting compliance.- Respond to supplier questions and resolve payment discrepancies in a timely and thorough manner.- Review and authorize payment batches, including ACH, checks, and wires, in accordance with company procedures.- Strengthen internal controls by monitoring adherence to financial policies and reducing risk in the payables process.- Collaborate with accounting, procurement, and operational teams to improve coordination and increase process efficiency.- Contribute to month-end activities by supporting accruals, reconciliations, audit requests, and process enhancement initiatives. Requirements- At least 5 years of progressive accounts payable experience, including work in a high-volume processing environment.- Prior experience leading or managing an accounts payable team.- Demonstrated ability to manage large workloads and meet tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.- Solid knowledge of accounts payable procedures, financial controls, and vendor payment practices.- Experience using enterprise accounting or ERP systems in a high-volume AP setting.- Advanced Excel capabilities, including the use of pivot tables and complex formulas.- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.- Experience with 1099 compliance, vendor documentation, or multi-entity payables operations is preferred.For Confidential consideration, please reach out to Emily Schneller, Robert Half Recruiting Manager, at 504-264-5922. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half.Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .