Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable ManagerWe are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join a growing construction and contractor-focused organization in Carson, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for a hands-on leader who can guide day-to-day payable operations, strengthen team performance, and support a busy accounting environment. The position offers the chance to improve workflows, collaborate across departments, and contribute to a more efficient and scalable accounts payable function.Responsibilities:Direct the full accounts payable cycle, ensuring invoices, approvals, payment activity, and matching processes are completed accurately and on schedule.Supervise, coach, and support a small accounts payable team, providing daily guidance, training, and performance oversight.Manage a high-volume workload of vendor invoices each month while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and strong service levels.Contribute to month-end close by preparing accrual-related support, completing reconciliations, and coordinating closely with accounting staff.Investigate and resolve issues involving purchase orders, receipts, pricing, and invoice discrepancies in partnership with procurement and operational teams.Lead efforts to streamline manual procedures by identifying inefficiencies and recommending practical process enhancements.Participate in accounts payable automation and system-related improvement projects, including tools tied to invoice intake, purchasing flow, and approval routing.Maintain vendor account accuracy through regular reconciliations and timely follow-up on outstanding items.Strengthen departmental procedures, documentation, and internal controls to support consistency and compliance as the business expands.Assist broader accounting standardization efforts, including responsibilities tied to accrual-based practices and integration needs across a growing organization.