Accounts Payable Manager
Atlas Search, Hartford, CT, United States
A rapidly growing professional services organization is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead its Accounts Payable (AP) and expense reporting functions. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment supporting a diverse portfolio of projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, process improvement, and operational accounting experience.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of three AP professionals, including offshore staff
Provide ongoing performance management, training, and process guidance
Accounts Payable & Expense Management
Oversee end-to-end AP and employee expense report processes
Monitor invoice approval workflows and enforce timely compliance
Ensure adherence to expense reporting policies and resolve delinquent submissions
Manage corporate credit card programs, including recurring payments and utilities
Reporting & Compliance
Oversee non-AR cash receipts tracking and reporting
Manage client refund processes
Ensure accurate and timely 1099 reporting
Process Improvement & Analytics
Establish, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for AP, T&E, and payment cycles
Develop and maintain AP dashboards and reporting tools
Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Manage weekly payment/disbursement cycles
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Projects
Partner with internal teams to support annual initiatives and process enhancements
Assist with system implementations and other ad hoc projects
Qualifications
2–5 years of supervisory or management experience within Accounts Payable
Experience managing outsourced or offshore accounting functions preferred
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
Professional certification in bookkeeping or accounts payable is a plus
Proficiency in Excel; experience with tools such as Smartsheet, ERP systems (e.g., Deltek), and expense platforms (e.g., Concur) preferred
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Key Responsibilities
Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of three AP professionals, including offshore staff
Provide ongoing performance management, training, and process guidance
Accounts Payable & Expense Management
Oversee end-to-end AP and employee expense report processes
Monitor invoice approval workflows and enforce timely compliance
Ensure adherence to expense reporting policies and resolve delinquent submissions
Manage corporate credit card programs, including recurring payments and utilities
Reporting & Compliance
Oversee non-AR cash receipts tracking and reporting
Manage client refund processes
Ensure accurate and timely 1099 reporting
Process Improvement & Analytics
Establish, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for AP, T&E, and payment cycles
Develop and maintain AP dashboards and reporting tools
Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Manage weekly payment/disbursement cycles
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Projects
Partner with internal teams to support annual initiatives and process enhancements
Assist with system implementations and other ad hoc projects
Qualifications
2–5 years of supervisory or management experience within Accounts Payable
Experience managing outsourced or offshore accounting functions preferred
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
Professional certification in bookkeeping or accounts payable is a plus
Proficiency in Excel; experience with tools such as Smartsheet, ERP systems (e.g., Deltek), and expense platforms (e.g., Concur) preferred
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