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Senior Manager of Accounts Payable

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), Chicago, IL, United States


The Senior Manager, Accounts Payable leads the end‑to‑end accounts payable function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing while continuously advancing efficiency, automation, and internal controls. This role is responsible for building and developing a high‑performing AP team, strengthening vendor partnerships, and modernizing processes to support scale and financial integrity. Serving as a key partner across Finance, Procurement, and Operations, the Senior Manager plays a critical role in month‑end close, audit readiness, and aligning AP practices with the organization’s broader financial strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management

Lead, mentor, and develop the accounts payable team

Set performance goals and monitor team productivity

Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Accounts Payable Operations

Oversee end-to-end AP processes including invoice processing, approvals, and payments

Ensure timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices

Manage vendor relationships and resolve escalated issues

Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards

Administration of the company’s travel and purchasing cards

Manage the company’s relationship with Concur and the expense reporting process

Process Improvement & Automation

Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency

Drive automation initiatives (e.g., invoice scanning, ERP enhancements)

Optimize workflows and reduce manual processing

Reporting & Analysis

Prepare reports for senior leadership, as requested

Analyze trends and recommend improvements

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with accounting, finance, and operations teams

Support month-end and year-end closing processes

Align AP practices with broader financial strategy

Desired Credentials

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance or a related field.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data visualization).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong team leadership

Ability to work collaboratively with various teams and departments.

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

At JSSI, we are committed to rewarding our team members with competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect their contributions and talent.

For this role, the annual base pay generally ranges from $140,000 to $160,000, with the final offer determined by variable factors including but not limited to market location, job-specific knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition, your total rewards package may include an annual discretionary bonus plan, incentive or sales bonus plan, or other form of additional compensation, based on your role.

Additionally, for full-time employees based in the USA, Canada, or the Philippines, we are proud to offer a robust suite of benefits. This ranges from insurance offerings such as medical, dental, vision, retirement savings programs, among others, starting day one of employment. For a full overview of our offerings, visit the JSSI Benefits Page on our company website.

JSSI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

JSSI does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or Recruiting Team.

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