Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager
Location: Kansas City Metro (Hybrid)
Schedule: 2 days onsite / 3 days remote

About the Opportunity
A growing organization is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead and enhance its AP function. This is a newly created role designed to support continued company growth and provide dedicated leadership over accounts payable operations, team development, and process improvement initiatives. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building structure, improving workflows, and making a direct impact. This position will work on-site 2 days/week and pay starts at $75k and goes up based on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of approximately 5 AP professionals

• Oversee full-cycle accounts payable operations including invoice processing, approvals, and payment execution

• Manage vendor relationships and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues

• Drive process improvements, including workflow optimization and automation initiatives

• Support ongoing system enhancements and upgrades within the AP function

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures

• Identify process gaps and implement solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy

• Train, mentor, and develop team members while providing ongoing performance feedback

• Supervise both in-office and remote staff, prioritizing workload and ensuring deadlines are met

• Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement and internal departments to streamline workflows

• Monitor adherence to AP processes and address areas of non-compliance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounts payable experience with a strong understanding of full-cycle AP processes

• 2–3+ years of supervisory experience managing teams (3–5 employees or more preferred)

• Experience developing or improving AP processes, policies, and workflows

• Experience with system implementations, upgrades, or integrations strongly preferred

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with the ability to improve existing processes

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across multiple teams

Systems

• Experience with Yardi or similar ERP systems preferred

Work Environment & Perks

• Hybrid schedule with flexibility

• Collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on engagement and continuous improvement

• Opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role

• Ability to shape and modernize AP processes within a growing organization

Does this sound like something you would be interested in? If so, apply today or email ashley.eaddy@lhh.com!

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Ashley Eaddy

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