Lead and supervise a team of Accounts Payable professionals, oversee full-cycle AP operations, ensure timely vendor payments and month-end close, improve processes and controls, support audits, prepare reports, and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve payment issues.
GHJ Search & Staffing is working with a well-established and growing organization in the healthcare industry who is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead its Accounts Payable team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on AP professional with supervisory experience who enjoys improving processes, developing staff, and ensuring timely, accurate payment operations.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and mentor a team of up to five Accounts Payable professionals.
- Oversee day-to-day Accounts Payable operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
- Monitor wire payment processing and payment disbursements.
- Review invoices, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely vendor payments.
- Manage vendor aging reports and support monthly payment planning.
- Ensure timely and accurate month-end close activities related to Accounts Payable.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for AP policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Analyze workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and streamline processes.
- Support fiscal year-end audits by providing requested documentation and information.
- Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses for management.
- Partner with internal departments to resolve payment issues and improve processes.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and ongoing development to the Accounts Payable team.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4-5 years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience.
- At least 1-2 years of supervisory or team lead experience.
- Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes, month-end close, accruals, and vendor payment procedures.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience working within an ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics GP or similar preferred).
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team while maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field is preferred but equivalent experience will also be considered.
Why Join?
- Stable and growing organization with long-term career opportunities.
- Leadership role with direct impact on departmental operations.
- Collaborative and team-oriented environment.
- Opportunity to improve processes and drive operational efficiencies.
- Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
- Hybrid work schedule after successful onboarding and training.
GHJ San Jose, California, USA Office
50 W. San Fernando St., Suite 1350, San Jose, United States, 95113
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