Accounts Payable Manager POST NUMBER: 482795

Vaco Los Angeles is partnering with a well-established client to identify an experienced Accounts Payable Manager with SAP expertise. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing high-volume AP operations while driving process improvements. This role can pay up to $60/hr and needs someone to come on-site for training in Los Angeles, CA. SAP experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable department.
• Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice processing, payment runs (ACH, wire, and check), vendor setup, and account reconciliations.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the AP team to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and timely processing.
• Review invoice coding, approvals, and payment batches within SAP.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
• Resolve complex vendor issues and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and 1099 reporting.
• Partner with Purchasing, Accounting, and Finance to improve AP processes and optimize workflows.
• Identify opportunities for automation and continuous process improvement.
• Prepare AP reporting and metrics for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5 years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including 2 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Hands-on experience using SAP for accounts payable processing is required.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle AP, month-end close, and internal controls.
• Experience managing high-volume invoice processing in a multi-entity environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP preferred).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electronic invoicing, OCR, and AP automation tools.
• Experience with ACH, wire transfers, and international payments.
• Manufacturing, distribution, or consumer products industry experience is a plus.