Accounts Payable Supervisor

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Torrance, CA 90505Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: DayJob Summary The Accounts Payable Supervisor is responsible for supervising the daily activities of the accounts payable team in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This hands-on role coordinates invoice processing, vendor payments, reconciliations, prepaid expenses, expense accruals, and month-end close support while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. The position emphasizes timely execution, accuracy, staff guidance, and efficient AP workflows. Epicor ERP experience is preferred. Key Responsibilities · Supervise daily AP processing activities, including invoice entry, coding, approvals, three-way matching, and posting of PO and non-PO invoices. · Review and assist with vendor payments, including ACH, check, and wire transactions, check register maintenance, voids, returned payments, and payment exceptions. · Provide day-to-day oversight, workload coordination, training, and guidance to AP specialists and clerks. · Prepare and reconcile the AP subledger to the general ledger, vendor statements, accrued liabilities, and cash clearing accounts. · Calculate, reconcile, and post prepaid expense activity, including amortization entries and monthly prepaid expense account reconciliations for the company. · Calculate, prepare, and post company expense accruals to ensure expenses are recognized in the appropriate accounting period. · Prepare AP-related journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end close. · Monitor AP workflows and assist management with process improvements, automation initiatives, and internal control compliance. · Coordinate with Purchasing, Receiving, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve invoice discrepancies and support accurate three-way matching. · Maintain vendor master data and ensure compliance with approval requirements and company policies. · Support annual audits, 1099 reporting, vendor inquiries, and documentation requests. · Monitor open invoices and aging items, resolve vendor payment concerns, and assist with AP reporting and cash disbursement planning. QualificationsQualifications · Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered. · 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a high-volume manufacturing environment. · 1+ year of Accounts Payable Lead or accounting supervisory experience preferred. · Strong understanding of AP processes, accrual accounting, prepaid expenses, account reconciliations, and month-end close support. · Hands-on experience calculating, reconciling, and posting prepaid expenses and company expense accruals. · Experience with ERP systems, preferably Epicor ERP. · Familiarity with AP automation and electronic payment systems, including Tipalti, Brex, or similar platforms. · Strong Excel skills for reconciliations, reporting, and data analysis; Power Query is a plus. · Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. · Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.