Accounts Payable Supervisor

dentsu•Detroit, NY

6d•$71,875 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Accounts Payable plays a key role in the Operational Finance team , supporting the dentsu mission to deliver accurate, timely financial information. The role focuses on maintaining strong financial controls, improving AP processes, and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. Core Responsibilities Invoice Processing: Oversee all vendor and intercompany invoice processing by streamlining workflows, removing inefficiencies, and coordinating with both onshore and offshore teams to ensure timely and accurate posting. Vendor Payment Processing: Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments in adherence with company policy, including monitoring high‑priority vendors and validating payment data. Month-End Close: Meet internal deadlines, maintain internal controls, verify vendor aging accuracy, and review/approve balance sheet reconciliations. Accounting Operations Support: Improve alignment and communication between accounting operations, vendors, and other internal teams. Staff Supervision & Development: Lead, mentor, and provide daily guidance to both onshore and offshore staff. Customer Service: Support internal and external stakeholders, enhance transparency, and develop reporting that improves vendor and finance interactions. Coupa System Expertise: Serve as an AP subject matter expert, guiding process improvements and supporting daily operations in Coupa. AP Best Practices: Maintain proficiency in AP standards, including 1099 processing, banking protocols, and cash/check handling. Ad Hoc Projects: Support various finance initiatives as needed. Role Expectations at Dentsu Hands-on involvement in daily AP operations. Leadership and ownership of the AP function. Support invoice coding, project code monitoring, and financial platform alignment. Active involvement in vendor onboarding and issue resolution. Proactive engagement in improving invoice and payment processes. General support for broader finance and reporting activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
2–3 years of accounting/finance experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
Strong month-end close experience.
Demonstrated ability to improve processes and workflows.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience with complex, integrated accounting systems.
Ability to resolve complicated operational and accounting issues.
Strong leadership skills, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee all vendor and intercompany invoice processing by streamlining workflows, removing inefficiencies, and coordinating with both onshore and offshore teams to ensure timely and accurate posting.
Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments in adherence with company policy, including monitoring high‑priority vendors and validating payment data.
Meet internal deadlines, maintain internal controls, verify vendor aging accuracy, and review/approve balance sheet reconciliations.
Improve alignment and communication between accounting operations, vendors, and other internal teams.
Lead, mentor, and provide daily guidance to both onshore and offshore staff.
Support internal and external stakeholders, enhance transparency, and develop reporting that improves vendor and finance interactions.
Serve as an AP subject matter expert, guiding process improvements and supporting daily operations in Coupa.
Maintain proficiency in AP standards, including 1099 processing, banking protocols, and cash/check handling.
Support various finance initiatives as needed.
Hands-on involvement in daily AP operations.
Leadership and ownership of the AP function.
Support invoice coding, project code monitoring, and financial platform alignment.
Active involvement in vendor onboarding and issue resolution.
Proactive engagement in improving invoice and payment processes.
General support for broader finance and reporting activities.