Accounts Payable Manager

Pearl River, NY (Hybrid)

$85K/yr – $95K/yrFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Description

Overview
We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Accounts Payable Manager who enjoys being close to the work and leading a team that keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes. In this role, you’ll oversee daily AP operations, support and develop a talented team, and partner closely with accounting and other departments across the organization.
This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in building strong processes, values collaboration, and likes rolling up their sleeves in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
Responsibilities
Lead Accounts Payable Operations
  • Oversee the full accounts payable lifecycle—from invoice receipt and coding through approvals and payment processing
  • Review and approve invoices and payment runs (ACH, check, wire, and credit card) in line with company policies
  • Ensure invoices are processed accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with payment terms
  • Troubleshoot invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor questions with a solutions-first mindset
  • Oversee the travel and entertainment (T&E) system, including setup, maintenance, and user support
  • Support AP/AR offsets, funding needs, credit card variance analysis, and refund processing
  • Oversee vendor setup and maintenance, including W-9 collection and 1099 reporting support
Lead & Support the AP Team
  • Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and training to the accounts payable team
  • Help prioritize workloads and keep things moving during peak periods
  • Support team development through coaching, feedback, and knowledge sharing
  • Make sure procedures and controls are followed—without losing sight of efficiency
Compliance, Reporting & Close
  • Maintain strong internal controls and clean audit trails
  • Support internal and external audits related to accounts payable
  • Prepare and review AP aging and related reports
  • Assist with month-end close activities and reconciliations
  • Proactively flag risks, issues, or unusual trends to accounting leadership
Improve & Collaborate
  • Look for ways to make AP processes more efficient, accurate, and scalable
  • Partner with accounting and other teams to solve problems and streamline workflows
  • Support system upgrades and process improvement initiatives
Required
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5-10 years of progressive accounts payable experience
  • Previous experience leading or supervising AP staff
  • Strong understanding of AP processes and internal controls
  • Comfort working with ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
Nice to Have
  • Experience in a high-volume or multi-entity environment
  • Hands-on experience with ERPs such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workday, Sage, or similar systems
  • Experience supporting audits or compliance initiatives
Skills & Style
  • Detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to accuracy
  • Organized and able to juggle multiple priorities
  • Calm, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving
  • Clear and professional communicator
  • Collaborative, hands-on leadership style
What It’s Like To Work Here
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Fast-paced but supportive team culture
  • Opportunities to make an impact and improve how things work
  • Peak workloads around close and audit cycles—but strong teamwork to get through them
Travel
This position does not require regularly scheduled travel
Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $95,000. The successful candidate’s salary will depend on the actual ranges of current employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, geography, as well as the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications. AMS offers a very competitive benefits package inclusive of medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, paid time off, community engagement opportunities, great colleagues, and great learning opportunities.
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Active International, the corporate trade leader for nearly four decades, enables companies to maximize the value they receive for assets, increase their return on ad spend, and generate funding for unbudgeted expenses. Independent, with an unrivaled vantage point of the media industry, we help large and small brands and agencies achieve a higher ROI; leveraging incremental value in the same quality properties and services they already purchase.

Founded in 1984
Pearl River, New York, USA
713 employees (189 in marketing)