Job Description
Job Description
Accounts Payable Manager
Location : Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Work Setting : Hybrid; onsite Tuesday–Thursday, remote Monday & Friday
Travel : None
Compensation : $100,000 – $120,000
Bonus : 10% annual bonus eligibility
Position Summary
The Accounts Payable Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for stabilizing, leading, and continuously improving the Accounts Payable function in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This position emphasizes people leadership, internal controls, documentation, and process improvement rather than day-to-day invoice processing. The AP Manager will partner closely with the Controller and Finance leadership to strengthen controls, prevent fraud, ensure compliance, and deliver a service-oriented AP function that supports the broader organization.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage daily Accounts Payable operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
- Oversee invoice processing, vendor payments, and posting to the general ledger
- Review daily cash availability and plan weekly pay runs in partnership with Finance and Procurement
- Drive process improvements, documentation, and enforcement of AP policies and procedures
- Enforce treasury controls and fraud prevention practices; train the team on fraud awareness
- Ensure strong internal controls and effective use of AP technology, including OCR tools and ERP functionality
- Lead AP-related month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations
- Reconcile AP aging to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies with Finance
- Oversee 1099 processing and compliance with applicable tax regulations
- Serve as the AP subject matter expert during internal and external audits
- Analyze and report on AP metrics including DPO, AP aging, AP turns, and staffing ratios
- Partner with IT on NetSuite (Oracle-based) system enhancements and improvements
- Foster a collaborative, service-oriented AP team that supports the broader organization
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable management or accounting with direct people leadershipStrong background in controls, disbursements, treasury processes, and vendor maintenanceProven experience leading change, documenting processes, and driving improvementsAdvanced Excel skillsExperience operating in high-volume AP environments (thousands of invoices monthly)Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skillsPreferred Qualifications
Experience with NetSuite or Oracle-based ERP systemsBackground in distribution, supply chain, or retail-adjacent environmentsExposure to big-box retailers or complex vendor structuresExperience partnering closely with Procurement and ITWhat You Get
Competitive base salary with flexibility for strong candidatesApproximately 10% annual bonus opportunityFull benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company matchHigh-impact leadership role with strong executive visibility and supportOpportunity to lead and shape the AP function through stabilization and improvementCollaborative, respectful culture focused on professionalism and serviceStable finance leadership team within a growing organizationRecognized Great Place to Work with a people-first culture