Senior Manager of Accounts Payable
Jet Support Services, Inc., Chicago, IL, United States
Position Summary
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 such as invoice scanning and 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.
Compensation
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.
Benefits
For full‑time employees based in the USA, Canada, or the Philippines, we offer a robust suite of benefits starting day one of employment. Insurance offerings include medical, dental, vision, retirement savings programs, among others. 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 characteristics 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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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 such as invoice scanning and 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.
Compensation
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.
Benefits
For full‑time employees based in the USA, Canada, or the Philippines, we offer a robust suite of benefits starting day one of employment. Insurance offerings include medical, dental, vision, retirement savings programs, among others. 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 characteristics 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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