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Accounts Payable Manager

  • Rockville, MD

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Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead a team of three AP professionals while overseeing the full accounts payable function across multiple entities. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys improving processes, developing staff, and ensuring timely and accurate payments in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and mentor a team of 3 Accounts Payable staff members
  • Oversee the full-cycle accounts payable process for multiple entities
  • Manage vendor relationships and resolve payment-related issues
  • Review invoice coding, approvals, and payment processing for accuracy and compliance
  • Oversee ACH payments, wire transfers, and check runs
  • Manage employee expense reimbursements through Concur
  • Lead the annual 1099 preparation and filing process
  • Ensure timely month-end AP close activities and account reconciliations
  • Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, controls, and efficiency
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to support business operations and vendor management

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
  • 5+ years of accounts payable experience with full-cycle AP responsibilities
  • 2+ years of experience supervising or managing Accounts Payable staff
  • Strong understanding of invoice processing, payment methods, and vendor management
  • Experience managing ACH, wire, and check payment processes
  • Experience with expense reporting platforms such as Concur
  • Knowledge of 1099 reporting requirements
  • Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis
  • Construction industry experience is a plus
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

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