Position Title: Temporary Accounts Payable Manager
Location: Olathe, KS
Overview:We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to step into a high-impact, temporary role supporting a fast-paced, high-volume AP environment. This individual will take ownership of daily AP operations while driving immediate process improvements to reduce backlog, increase efficiency, and stabilize workflows. The ideal candidate is both a hands-on leader and strategic thinker who can quickly assess challenges, implement solutions, and guide a team through change. This role would be 3-6 months with potential for extension. Read below for additional details!
Key Responsibilities:- Lead day-to-day accounts payable operations in a high-volume setting, ensuring invoices move efficiently from receipt through payment.
- Develop and execute short-term strategies to reduce outstanding invoice backlog and improve processing turnaround times.
- Partner with external consultants and system/platform vendors to identify and resolve interface issues impacting invoice automation.
- Support system testing efforts, validate outcomes, and assist with implementing process improvements to enhance AP workflow reliability.
- Establish and document standardized procedures for invoice intake, coding, approval, and payment execution.
- Implement clear prioritization methods to ensure urgent and aging invoices are addressed consistently and effectively.
- Train, mentor, and guide AP staff on updated procedures, expectations, and best practices to improve accuracy and accountability.
- Define performance metrics and reporting processes to track backlog, throughput, and overall AP effectiveness.
Qualifications:- Proven experience managing accounts payable operations in a complex, high-volume environment.
- Strong expertise in invoice processing, coding, check runs, and ACH payment activities.
- Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion; familiarity with Basware or similar invoice automation platforms highly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to improve processes, standardize workflows, and deliver measurable operational improvements.
- Experience collaborating with external vendors, consultants, and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve system and process issues.
- Ability to balance strategic process improvement initiatives with hands-on execution in daily operations.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead teams and influence outcomes.
Does this sound like a role that aligns with your experience and what you are looking for in your next role? If so, apply today or email ashley.eaddy@lhh.com!Pay Details: $40.00 to $50.00 per hour
Search managed by: Ashley Eaddy
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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