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Aston Carter Accounts Payable Supervisor in Pontiac, Michigan
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Job Description
The Accounts Payable Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the accounts payable team, ensuring that all invoices, payments, and related activities are processed accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner. This role provides hands-on leadership to a high-volume A/P function, drives process improvements, and serves as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, vendors, and auditors.
Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day activities of the accounts payable team to ensure individual and team objectives are met with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.
Manage the month-end accounts payable closing process and distribute appropriate reports to stakeholders.
Monitor, review, and ensure the accuracy of all accounts payable transactions, including invoices, credit memos, and adjustments.
Respond promptly and thoroughly to all accounts payable audit inquiries and provide required documentation.
Mentor, direct, coach, train, and evaluate accounts payable staff, providing regular feedback and performance guidance.
Review credit balance reports and other management reports in a timely manner and take appropriate action to resolve issues.
Serve as the point person for management and documentation of all records retention related to accounts payable.
Develop expertise in special processing, reporting, and controls for buyer banks, OnePay processing, and related reconciliations.
Ensure all certificates of insurance and W-9 forms are current and on file for all vendors.
Become the resident expert in all accounts payable workflows and develop and maintain written policies and procedure manuals for all processes.
Ensure all manual inventory cost changes are completed accurately and on time.
Ensure all debit memos and returns are processed weekly, and that corresponding vendor credit memos are received, applied to disbursements in a timely manner, and that all available discounts are taken.
Oversee the reconciliation of vendor statements each month and ensure discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly.
Essential Skills
At least 5 years of experience in a high-volume accounts payable environment.
At least 2 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity within accounts payable or a closely related function.
Proven experience in accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, reconciliation, and vendor statement review.
Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and coach accounts payable staff members.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to set expectations, provide feedback, and drive team performance.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
High attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial transactions and documentation.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workflow according to changing demands and deadlines.
Ability to collect and analyze information, identify issues, and solve problems effectively.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and vendor information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with the ability to work effectively with spreadsheets and reports.
Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and a commitment to producing quality work on time.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pontiac, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Pontiac,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 2026.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.