<p><strong>Manager, Accounts Payable Shared Services</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking a highly motivated Manager, Accounts Payable Shared Services to lead a high-volume AP function within a complex retail and distribution environment. This role will be responsible for driving process improvements, supporting SAP S/4HANA implementation initiatives, overseeing AP automation, and managing the end-to-end procure-to-pay (P2P) process.</p><p><br></p><p>As a key member of the Finance Leadership Team, this individual will lead a team of approximately 30 associates, develop performance metrics, drive operational efficiencies, and partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Technology, Finance, and business stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Lead daily Accounts Payable Shared Services operations.</p><p>Support SAP S/4HANA deployment and AP automation initiatives.</p><p>Drive process standardization, continuous improvement, and change management efforts.</p><p>Develop KPIs, reporting, and performance metrics.</p><p>Manage vendor relationships, onboarding processes, and issue resolution.</p><p>Partner with Procurement, Finance, and Technology teams to improve workflows.</p><p>Lead, develop, mentor, and evaluate AP staff and leadership team members.</p><p>Assist with accounting policies, controls, and special projects.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><p>Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.</p><p>5+ years of Accounts Payable, shared services, or finance operations leadership experience.</p><p>Experience with SAP, Oracle EBS, and AP automation tools.</p><p>Strong knowledge of procure-to-pay processes and financial systems.</p><p>Proven leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.</p><p>Experience in retail, distribution, wholesale, or high-volume transaction environments preferred.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p>Medical/Dental/Vision</p><p>401k + match + non-contributory match </p><p>PTO - 2 weeks, 3 floating holidays, 4 personal days </p><p>Fitness reimbursement/well-being program </p><p><br></p><p><strong>This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader with experience in AP transformation, systems implementation, and process optimization to make a significant impact within a growing organization.</strong></p>
<p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>dental insurance</li><li>paid vision insurance</li><li>paid life insurance</li><li>long-term disability insurance</li><li>Discretionary performance bonus</li><li>Paid parental leave</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including holidays, vacation, and sick pay</li><li>Flexible work hours</li></ul><p>This is a highly hands-on Accounts Payable leadership role responsible for overseeing the full AP cycle, including invoice processing, vendor management, expense reporting, purchase orders, month-end close, accruals, journal entries, 1099 reporting, and audit support. The position requires a leader who can not only manage the AP team but also drive process improvements, implement stronger controls, and lead automation initiatives to reduce manual work and improve efficiency. Strong experience with Deltek Costpoint is highly preferred, as the role focuses on optimizing system functionality, streamlining workflows, enhancing compliance with SOX, GAAP, FAR, and DFARS requirements, and building scalable AP processes in a government contracting environment.</p><p><br></p>
Our client in Newark, NJ is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist on a contract basis. This person will handle the full AP cycle in NetSuite or a similar ERP. They’ll keep payments accurate and on time, keep vendor relationships in good shape, and support month-end close. It’s a good fit for a detail-oriented AP detail oriented who can start quickly and work with little supervision. <br> RESPONSIBILITIES Process a high volume of vendor invoices end to end in NetSuite (or a similar ERP), including coding, entry, and approval routing Do 2-way and 3-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documents Prepare and process weekly check, ACH, and wire payment runs Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies, duplicate payments, and past-due balances Answer vendor and internal questions professionally and on time Set up and maintain vendor master files, including W-9 collection and compliance checks Process and audit employee expense reports against company policy Support month-end close: accruals, AP aging review, and reconciling AP subledger to GL Help with 1099 preparation and year-end reporting as needed Support internal and external audit requests with documentation Find ways to improve AP processes and controls
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable/ Accounts Receivable Manager to oversee payables, receivables, and short-term cash planning for a fast-moving global organization in Florham Park, New Jersey. This role combines day-to-day operational leadership with hands-on involvement in payment execution, collections, reconciliations, and control oversight across multiple entities and currencies. The ideal candidate will work closely with Finance and business stakeholders to support an efficient close process, improve working capital performance, and surface potential cash or compliance concerns before they escalate.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, set team priorities, and provide guidance that supports accuracy, responsiveness, and on-time completion of critical tasks.<br>• Maintain visibility into outstanding supplier obligations by preparing a recurring schedule of unpaid invoices organized by due date, entity, and currency.<br>• Manage the full invoice lifecycle by validating supporting documentation, assigning proper ledger coding, coordinating approvals, and ensuring transactions are recorded correctly in the accounting system.<br>• Assemble payment recommendations for review by outlining immediate obligations, items that may be delayed, and the expected cash impact of each payment cycle.<br>• Process authorized disbursements and verify successful settlement of funds while safeguarding payment accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Oversee vendor records and tax-related documentation, including independent review of banking detail updates to reduce fraud and control risk.<br>• Reconcile supplier statements and subledger balances, research discrepancies, and drive timely resolution ahead of month-end close deadlines.<br>• Develop and maintain a rolling 13-week cash forecast that reflects supplier due dates, anticipated customer receipts, and recurring operating cash needs.<br>• Monitor receivables activity by ensuring invoices are issued promptly, cash is applied accurately, aging is reviewed regularly, and collection issues or billing disputes are addressed with internal partners and customers.