Accounts Payable Manager

Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to support a high-volume finance operation in Los Angeles, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a skilled candidate who can step in quickly, manage complex payable activities, and help maintain accurate, timely transaction processing. The position requires strong judgment, hands-on expertise with enterprise AP systems, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-moving paperless environment. Candidates who can strengthen daily operations while providing dependable support to internal teams and vendors will thrive in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Manage complex accounts payable entry and review activities with a high level of accuracy across a large volume of transactions.

• Oversee invoice processing by verifying coding, matching purchase orders and receipts, and ensuring compliance with established controls.

• Coordinate payment activity, including check runs and ACH transactions, to support timely and accurate vendor disbursements.

• Perform account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payment or invoice issues in partnership with internal stakeholders and vendors.

• Monitor shared AP communications, respond to inquiries, and maintain consistent follow-up on outstanding items to keep workflows moving efficiently.

• Provide day-to-day guidance and operational support to offshore and local accounts payable team members when additional leadership is needed.

• Maintain vendor records within Oracle or a comparable ERP platform, ensuring data integrity and proper documentation.

• Identify workflow inefficiencies, recommend practical improvements, and assist with process-related tasks as business needs evolve.

• 5+ years of accounts payable experience, including ownership of high-volume processing and detailed transaction review.

• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes, invoice workflow, payment processing, vendor maintenance, reconciliations, and internal controls.

• Proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced, paperless environment while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, along with solid analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments, prioritize competing deadlines, and resolve issues with a sense of ownership.

• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to build effective relationships with vendors, team members, and internal business partners.

• Proficiency with Oracle R12, Oracle Fusion or a similar large-scale enterprise resource planning system preferred.

• Ability to identify process gaps, recommend practical solutions, and work independently or collaboratively to resolve issues.

• Accurate and efficient data entry skills with the ability to maintain quality in high-volume transaction environments.

• Experience with using AI Tools such as ChatGPT, CoPilot and Power Automate is a plus.