Accounts Payable Supervisor

Supervisor, Accounts PayableLocation: Washington, DC (on-site/hybrid) Compensation: $80,000-$90,000Reports to: Controller Direct reports: 2–3 AP Specialists

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About the OpportunityWe're a growing, multi-site organization with several business units across the DC metro area, and our finance team is growing with us. We're looking for a hands-on Supervisor of Accounts Payable to own the AP function across all of our entities.
This role is for someone who likes building as much as running. You'll lead a small, capable team, tighten processes as we scale, and act as the go-to AP expert for operations leaders, vendors, and the accounting team. Your work will directly shape how efficiently the business runs and how much visibility leadership has into spend.
Responsibilities:Supervise, coach, and develop a team of 2–3 AP professionals, including setting priorities, balancing workloads, and running performance check-insWork alongside the team on processing when volume calls for itManage the full procure-to-pay cycle for all business units and sites: invoice intake, coding, approvals, 2- and 3-way matching, and payment runs (ACH, wire, check, card)Keep entity coding, intercompany activity, and cost allocations accurate across locationsOwn vendor master data, including onboarding, W-9 collection, banking changes, and fraud-prevention controlsManage 1099 reporting and year-end AP requirementsRun AP's part of the month-end close: accruals, AP subledger-to-GL reconciliations, and aging reviewsMaintain internal controls, approval workflows, and documentation, and support external auditsMonitor cash requirements and coordinate payment timing with the ControllerFind and carry out process improvements, automation, and system enhancements so AP scales as the company adds sites and entitiesBuild and maintain clear AP policies and proceduresServe as the main contact for vendor inquiries and internal stakeholders, resolving issues quickly and professionally
Required Qualifications:3–5 years of experience leading AP operations in a hands-on supervisory or lead roleA xzbcwsv strong grasp of AP best practices, internal controls, accruals, and month-end closeBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldExperience managing AP across multiple entities, locations, or business unitsHands-on experience with Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics GP, or a comparable accounting systemExperience with AP automation tools (e.g., , Ottimate, AvidXchange, Tipalti)Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, reconciliations)Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through in a fast-paced environmentClear, confident communication with team members, vendors, and leadershipExperience helping a company through a period of growth, acquisitions, or a system implementation