Accounts Payable Manager

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

. Lead the North America Shared Services Accounts Payable function under the general supervision of the AP Director .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeIselin • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,460 - $144,325 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Accounts Payable management, including invoice processing, vendor management, and compliance with internal controls. Proven ability to lead teams, implement process improvements, and support financial reporting and audits.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounts Payable ManagementLeadership and Team DevelopmentProcess Improvement and AutomationFinancial Reporting and ReconciliationsSAP Experience

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Hard Skills

Invoice ProcessingVendor ManagementReconciliationsInternal ControlsFinancial ReportingAP AutomationERP ImplementationsMonth-End CloseData IntegrityMicrosoft Excel

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSAPElectronic PaymentsWorkflow Technologies

Industry Keywords

Shared ServicesAccounts PayableVendor 1099 ProcessingAudit SupportOperational Excellence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the North America Shared Services Accounts Payable function under the general supervision of the AP Director
Manage day-to-day AP operations, including invoice processing, vendor management, payments, travel and expense, inquiries, and reconciliations
Ensure invoices and payments are accurately processed, documented, approved, and compliant with company policies and internal controls
Monitor AP aging, payment activity, and outstanding items
Reconcile the AP sub-ledger to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies
Oversee vendor 1099 processing and complex or escalated requests
Lead, coach, and develop the AP team, including recruitment, onboarding, development, cross-training, and succession planning
Serve as the senior escalation point for vendor inquiries, payment issues, and invoice discrepancies
Partner with Finance, Operations, Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, Controllers, and other stakeholders
Maintain controls over vendor setup, invoice approval, payment processing, and other AP activities
Monitor duplicate payments, unauthorized transactions, fraud risks, and control deficiencies
Support internal and external audits and maintain AP records and documentation
Support month-end and year-end close, including reconciliations, aging, and outstanding items
Lead automation, workflow optimization, and process improvement initiatives
Develop and maintain AP policies, procedures, and SOPs
Participate in system implementations, process migrations, and other Finance initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable or accounting experience, including supervisory or management experience
Demonstrated experience leading a high-volume AP team; shared services experience strongly preferred
Experience supporting multiple business units, locations, or entities preferred
Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, internal controls, and financial reporting
Experience with process improvement, automation, or ERP implementations preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered
Strong leadership, coaching, delegation, and performance management skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Solid understanding of AP processes, controls, reconciliations, and financial data
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
High attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and data integrity
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP) and Microsoft Office; SAP experience strongly preferred
Familiarity with AP automation, electronic payments, workflow, and ERP technologies
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence

Benefits

Comp & perks

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