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Accounts Payable Supervisor

1/14/2026

The Accounts Payable Supervisor will oversee the full-cycle accounts payable process across multiple locations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments. This role also involves maintaining vendor relationships and collaborating with various teams to resolve discrepancies.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

11-50 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

At ebs Recruiters, we focus our vast experience in accounting, finance and human resources on one single mission – to find "the perfect fit" for you. ebs recruits for Fortune 500 corporations, public accounting firms and small businesses in St. Louis and beyond. Our clients count on our superior service, our uncompromising ethics and our extensive network of accounting, finance, human resources and supply chain professionals. We conduct customized searches at all levels, from entry level to executive, both permanent and temporary. Our approach is solution-oriented. We listen to our clients, clarify their needs and go the extra mile to ensure the right match. Every candidate and every search is an investment, and we never settle for less than perfect. You can count on ebs for a perfect fit, every time.

About the Role

Description

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to manage the day-to-day operations of a multi-location AP function. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, cost allocations, and compliance with company policies. The position reports to the Controller.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise the full-cycle accounts payable process for multiple locations.
Manage AP for two locations, completing tasks and ensuring adherence to deadlines and standards.
Enter invoices, ensuring accuracy in coding, and route through the proper approval process.
Coordinate with project managers, procurement, and field personnel to verify receipt of goods/services and resolve discrepancies.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, including verifying compliance with company policies and contract terms.
Maintain strong vendor relationships and address inquiries or disputes professionally.
Assist with monthly closing processes, including accruals, AP reports, and account reconciliations.
Monitor and enforce internal controls, policies, and procedures related to AP.
Collaborate with the finance team on audits and support documentation requests.
Continuously seek improvements in AP processes and system efficiency (e.g., automation, paperless invoicing, integration with accounting software).

Requirements

5+ years of accounts payable experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
Strong understanding of multi-entity and multi-location AP processes.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with 1099 processing and year-end reporting.
Familiarity with compliance documentation (COIs, W-9s, lien releases).
Process improvement and system implementation experience.

Key Skills

Accounts PayableLeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailMulti-Entity AP ProcessesVendor ManagementCost AllocationsComplianceInternal ControlsProcess ImprovementSystem EfficiencyAuditingInvoice ProcessingTeam CollaborationDiscrepancy Resolution