Accounts Payable Supervisor

Company: Accounting Career Consultants
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: January 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Why is This a Great Opportunity? This role offers the opportunity to lead and strengthen the accounts payable function within a growing organization. The Accounts Payable Supervisor will play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely invoice processing while overseeing a team and supporting month-end and year-end accounting activities. This position provides hands-on leadership experience, exposure to general ledger accounting, and the ability to influence process improvements and internal controls. It is well suited for an experienced accounts payable professional looking to step into or continue in a supervisory role. Job Description: The Accounts Payable Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily accounts payable operations and ensuring compliance with internal policies and accounting standards. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Supervising and supporting a team of accounts payable staff, including workflow oversight and task delegation • Ensuring accurate and timely processing and payment of invoices • Reviewing and approving employee expense reports in accordance with established policies • Preparing and posting monthly and annual journal entries • Performing monthly reconciliations of accounts payable and related general ledger accounts • Overseeing annual 1099 preparation and reporting • Assisting with month-end and year-end close processes • Supporting internal and external audits and responding to audit requests • Identifying opportunities for process improvements and strengthening internal controls • Collaborating with accounting leadership and cross-functional teams as needed Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field preferred • Three (3) to five (5) years of accounts payable experience • One (1) to two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience preferred • Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and internal controls • Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems; experience with Microsoft Great Plains preferred • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel • Strong organizational, leadership, and time management skills • Clear verbal and written communication skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines • Authorization to work in the United States ACCPRI ACCSP Company Description Since 1985 – Accounting Recruitment Experts Accounting Career Consultants has been providing direct-hire, consulting, and temporary placement services since 1985. Locally owned with a national reach. We offer the flexibility of a local staffing company combined with the resources of a larger firm. We are committed to developing long-term relationships with both our candidates and clients. We take the time to learn what is important to our candidates and our clients to help ensure a good fit for all parties. Awards & Recognition: 2019 Forbes America’s Best 250 Professional Search Firms List-Ranked 63 2016-2017 St. Louis Business Journal Fastest-Growing Private Companies 2017 St. Louis Business Journal Largest Temporary Staffing Firms 2015-2017 & 2019 Future 50 Award winner by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly (Celebrating The Area's Top Growing Businesses)

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