LHH is partnering with a well-established San Diego organization seeking an
Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead a team of AP Specialists in a high-volume accounting environment.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys developing a team, improving processes, and staying involved in daily accounting operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounts payable experience along with a solid understanding of reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
Responsibilities- Lead, train, and support a team of Accounts Payable Specialists.
- Oversee high-volume invoice processing and payment activity.
- Review account coding, approvals, supporting documentation, and payment accuracy.
- Manage team workflow and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
- Research and resolve invoice, vendor, payment, and general ledger discrepancies.
- Prepare and review account reconciliations and journal entries.
- Support accruals and other AP-related month-end close activities.
- Maintain effective accounting controls and identify opportunities to improve processes.
- Partner with internal departments to resolve questions and outstanding items.
- Assist with audit requests and provide backup support during peak periods.
- Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance management for the AP team.
Qualifications- Three or more years of progressive accounting experience, including experience as a supervisor, team lead, or senior-level contributor.
- Experience leading an accounts payable or accounting team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of high-volume AP, account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and general ledger accounting.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP or accounting systems.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to balance hands-on accounting responsibilities with team leadership.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.
Why Consider This Opportunity?- Opportunity to take ownership of a high-volume AP function.
- Hands-on leadership role with responsibility for developing a team.
- Broad exposure to AP operations, general ledger accounting, and process improvement.
- Stable organization with an established accounting department.
Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $79,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Erin Kile
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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