Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager

Location: Minneapolis, MN
Schedule: Onsite
Compensation: $70,000-$95,000

Role Overview

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for leading and developing a high‑performing AP team while overseeing end‑to‑end payables operations. This role ensures vendor data integrity, timely and accurate invoice processing, payment execution, regulatory reporting, and strong internal controls. The position partners cross‑functionally across the organization and maintains regular interaction with leadership to support operational excellence and continuous improvement.

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Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations

• Oversee daily AP activities to ensure invoices are reviewed, approved, and processed accurately and on schedule

• Maintain and strengthen vendor relationships through responsive, service‑oriented communication

• Review and authorize payment runs in accordance with internal policies and approval thresholds

• Monitor unmatched or pending transactions and drive timely resolution

• Maintain vendor records, including onboarding, updates, and compliance documentation

• Coordinate annual tax reporting activities, including required vendor filings

• Perform and review monthly reconciliations related to payables and accrual accounts

• Track, analyze, and report AP performance metrics to support operational visibility

Corporate Card Administration

• Manage company purchasing and fuel card programs

• Onboard new users, adjust limits, and deactivate accounts as needed

• Conduct periodic audits to ensure compliance with usage policies

• Respond to cardholder questions and support program enhancements

People Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and mentor the AP team to drive engagement and performance

• Establish team goals and support individual development plans

• Cross‑train team members to promote coverage and flexibility

• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback

Governance, Controls & Compliance

• Ensure AP processes align with company policies, GAAP standards, and internal control requirements

• Maintain and update documentation for all key processes and workflows

• Support internal and external audit requests, including compliance testing

Process Improvement & Projects

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of AP operations

• Use data and metrics to assess workload, performance, and improvement initiatives

• Lead or support special projects as assigned

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Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of people leadership experience within accounts payable or accounting operations

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

• Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and partner cross‑functionally

• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel

• Experience working within ERP systems (specific platforms not required)

• Working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls; compliance experience preferred

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.