Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with a well-established organization in Little Rock, AR to identify an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join their accounting team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong A/P professional ready to take ownership of the accounts payable function, including managing and developing an A/P Specialist. This person will lead day-to-day A/P and the corporate credit card program, working hands-on alongside their direct report while training them to build a reliable, efficient process.
The ideal candidate has solid hands-on A/P experience, strong attention to detail, and can manage both their own workload and a direct report's with minimal oversight. Reliability, accuracy, and the ability to coach and hold someone accountable are key.
Duties will include:
- Oversee day-to-day A/P, working alongside and training one A/P Specialist
- Process invoices and payments directly, especially during training or high-volume periods
- Review invoices for accuracy, coding, documentation, and approvals; prepare check and ACH payments
- Oversee the corporate credit card program, including reconciliation, coding, and card requests
- Resolve invoice discrepancies, vendor inquiries, and payment issues; reconcile vendor statements
- Manage month-end A/P activities and reconciliations
- Maintain internal controls and vendor records
- Coach and support the A/P Specialist's performance and development
- Identify opportunities to improve A/P efficiency and accuracy
- Provide regular updates to leadership
Ideal candidate will possess:
- High School Diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
- 4+ years of A/P experience, including training, coaching, or supervising others
- Strong understanding of the full A/P cycle, including check and ACH payments
- Experience managing a corporate credit card program a plus
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
- Ability to manage own workload and a direct report's, and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and coaching skills
Perks:
- Competitive compensation
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- 401(k) with 3% company match
- 2 weeks of PTO, plus additional sick leave
For more information, please apply directly or contact Jennifer Thompson via LinkedIn.
Arkansas Talent Group is a Permanent Placement Recruiting Firm, all considerations will be held confidential.