Accounts Payable (AP) Supervisor

Salary: $75000.00 to $85000.00 yearly

Description

Robert Half is currently seeking an Accounts Payable (AP) Supervisor for our client in Mankato, MN.

Location: Mankato, MN (Onsite)

Reports to: Director of Accounting

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established organization within the agricultural sector, focused on providing high-quality nutrition solutions. With a strong workforce and multiple locations across North America, they deliver a comprehensive range of products, supporting the needs of clients across a wide geographical area.

Position Summary

The AP Supervisor will play a hands-on leadership role in managing the accounts payable function for the Mankato regional office. This individual will oversee a team of four AP professionals, ensuring efficient invoice processing, vendor management, and adherence to financial controls. The role is critical in optimizing AP workflows, troubleshooting system issues, and maintaining strong vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision & Leadership: Manage and develop a team of four (AP Lead and three AP Clerks), ensuring efficient daily operations and fostering professional growth.
• Invoice Processing & Systems Management: Oversee the timely and accurate processing of approximately 70,000 invoices annually within Coupa.
• Vendor Relations: Address vendor inquiries and resolve payment issues with professionalism and urgency.
• Process Optimization: Implement best practices and recommendations from Protiviti to enhance AP operations and system utilization.
• Problem-Solving & Compliance: Investigate discrepancies, monitor for potential fraud, and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Cash Forecasting & Reporting: Assist in cash forecasting, aging analysis, and managing payment schedules.
• Collaboration: Work closely with supply chain, plant locations, and other internal departments to resolve invoicing and payment issues.
• Software Proficiency: Ensure seamless integration between Coupa and ADP Workforce Now.
  
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred but not required.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Coupa and ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to diagnose system and process inefficiencies.
• Communication: Ability to handle difficult vendor conversations with professionalism and tact.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to monitor transactions for accuracy and prevent errors in payments.
• Adaptability: Comfortable navigating a fast-paced environment and working hands-on with the team.
  
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Bonus: 100% tied to company financials (3 operating divisions).
• Benefits & PTO: Competitive package available.
• Career Growth: Opportunity to take on additional responsibilities and advance within the organization.
  
  
  

Work Environment

• Onsite Position: Due to the nature of the role and reliance on physical documentation, remote work is not feasible. However, some flexibility is allowed for appointments, childcare, and weather-related concerns.
• Culture: Collaborative and supportive team, emphasis on professional growth, and a fun yet fast-paced environment.
  
  
  

Please reach out to Kelsey Conrad on LinkedIn to learn more today!

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