Accounts Payable Manager

$40 - $50 hourly
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Position Type: Contract / Temporary to Hire
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 147882
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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LaSalle has partnered with a client who is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead their AP team and drive significant improvements in efficiency and automation. This is an exciting opportunity for a process-oriented individual with a passion for leveraging technology to streamline operations and enhance controls.

The Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the accounts payable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and vendor management. A key focus of this role will be identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing automation solutions to optimize efficiency and reduce manual effort.

Accounts Payable Manager Responsibilities:
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the AP team, including invoice processing, payment execution and vendor communication
  • Lead process improvement initiatives to streamline AP workflows, reduce cycle times, and minimize errors
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities using technologies such as OCR, RPA, and automated workflows
  • Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor AP performance and track progress on improvement initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements
  • Manage vendor relationships, resolve discrepancies, and negotiate payment terms
  • Oversee month-end and year-end close processes related to AP
  • Mentor and develop AP team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with other departments, such as Procurement and IT, to optimize end-to-end processes
  • Stay up-to-date on industry best practices and emerging technologies in AP automation

Accounts Payable Manager Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Five years of experience in Accounts Payable, with at least two years in a management role
  • Proven track record of implementing process improvements and automation solutions in AP
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and AP automation software
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience with Oracle is a plus

Please apply today for this exciting Accounts Payable Manager opportunity if you have experience in AP automation and would like to contribute to a growing organization.

Thank you,


Allee Struve,
Recruiting Lead – Management Consulting
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.