Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager

Job Description

Job Description

🏢 Position Overview

Bill Watts at Robert Half is partnering with a great Energy company who is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP team within the fast-paced and highly regulated Energy sector . This individual will be responsible for overseeing the entire AP cycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance with industry standards, and timely vendor payments across multiple energy-related projects and operations.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor AP staff, promoting efficiency and cross-functional collaboration
• Manage full-cycle accounts payable processes, including invoice verification, approvals, and payment execution
• Ensure compliance with sector-specific regulations, including utility billing standards, environmental reporting, and procurement policies
• Optimize payment cycles to support cash flow and operational continuity in energy projects
• Liaise with internal departments (procurement, operations, legal) to resolve discrepancies and align spending strategies
• Implement and maintain automated AP systems (e.g., ERP platforms) tailored for energy industry needs
• Monitor vendor contracts and service agreements to validate billing accuracy
• Prepare AP reports and analytics for financial planning, audits, and regulatory review

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
• 5+ years of AP experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role
• Strong understanding of GAAP and energy industry compliance (FERC, EPA, etc.)
• Proficiency in ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in high-volume, deadline-driven environments

🌟 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing AP across multiple energy-related entities or geographic regions
• Familiarity with renewable energy incentives, cost tracking, and vendor sourcing regulations
• Prior involvement in systems transformation or digitalization of AP processes