Accounts Payable Supervisor

About the Role

Manning Kass, a prominent law firm seeks experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable (AP) Supervisor to lead our growing accounting team. In this role, you will oversee the daily operations of the accounts payable function, manage a high-volume processing team, and ensure timely, accurate vendor payments. You will also drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and collaborate with internal departments and external vendors.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the AP team, manage daily workflows, monitor productivity metrics, and provide regular coaching and feedback.
• AP Operations: Supervise end-to-end invoice processing, coding, three-way matching (purchase orders, receipts, and invoices), and electronic payment runs (ACH, wires, checks).
• Month-End Close: Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including AP accruals, account reconciliations, and aging report reviews.
• Vendor Management: Oversee vendor master data maintenance, W-9/W-8 compliance, statement reconciliations, and resolution of complex payment inquiries.
• Controls & Compliance: Ensure adherence to company financial policies, internal controls, segregation of duties, and support annual audit requirements.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement automation or workflow enhancements to increase operational efficiency and scale the AP function.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience with at least 1 – 2 years in a leadership, supervisory or team-lead role.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Prior law firm collection experience is a plus.
• Experience with Elite 3E and BillBlast is a plus.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills with both internal stakeholders and clients.

About the Company

Manning Kass is a top-tier law firm with a proven track record of successfully defending individuals and businesses of all sizes, from small family-run companies to Fortune 500 corporations. Established in 1994 with just 16 attorneys, Manning Kass was founded with the vision of creating a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, where collaboration is encouraged over competition, and where all attorneys and staff – regardless of experience or rank – are valued. With an aim to consistently set ourselves apart within the legal landscape, we have grown exponentially over the last 30 years to over 160 attorneys across eight offices nationwide. What remains consistent is our vision: keeping the family feel of the firm.

Benefits:

• Salary range $81,000 - $92,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, HSA, FSA, 401K, and profit sharing.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Hybrid work schedule
• Paid Vacation
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.