Description This is a 90-95% remote job! Only candidates that live in NY State will be considered. You'll have to go to the office about 2-3 times a month. Chris Preble from Robert Half is working with a Syracuse client of his that has a newly created AP Manager hiring need. This company has very good benefits and great work life balance. The primary function of this role is to spearhead and manage the accounts payable department, ensuring the precise and prompt processing of all vendor invoices and payments. This role also includes maintaining robust vendor relationships, leading a team of AP professionals, and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. Responsibilities: • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers. • Overseeing the daily processing of vendor invoices, guaranteeing timely and accurate coding, approval, and payment. • Leading, mentoring, and managing a team of accounts payable staff, striving for continuous development and high performance. • Utilizing ERP and financial systems to manage the accounts payable function, ensuring data accuracy and integrity through regular system audits and reconciliations. • Managing payment runs, including checks, ACH transfers, and wire payments. • Reviewing and improving AP processes, policies, and internal controls to enhance efficiency and reduce errors. • Reconciling vendor statements and resolving discrepancies. • Serving as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and issue resolution. • Preparing and reviewing reports related to accounts payable, cash requirements, and aging analysis. • Assisting in month-end and year-end closing processes. • Providing insights and recommendations to management based on AP metrics and trends. • Implementing automation tools and technology to streamline AP processes. Requirements • Must have extensive AP experience and experience managing an AP team Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .