Accounts Payable Manager
Overview
A mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee a high-volume, full-cycle accounts payable function and help improve financial processes during a period of operational transformation. Reporting to the Controller, this hands-on role will manage vendor payment operations, maintain accurate accounting records, and support the transition from manual workflows to more efficient electronic processes.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong accounts payable expertise, sound judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment. This individual will manage the accounts payable process and may eventually oversee one team member as the organization’s structure evolves.
Required Skills
- At least five years of experience managing the accounts payable process
- Hands-on experience with full-cycle accounts payable processing and reconciliations
- Experience reviewing invoices, vouchers, and project coding for accuracy and completeness
- Experience posting accounts payable transactions to the general ledger
- Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT or Financial Edge
- Strong understanding of vendor payments, invoice processing, account reconciliations, and month-end close support
- Experience coordinating vendor disbursements and weekly check printing
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
- Ability to manage high-volume work while meeting deadlines
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and adapt effectively during periods of change
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Previous experience in a nonprofit accounting environment
- Experience supporting process restructuring or accounting workflow improvements
- Familiarity with electronic banking platforms and automated payment processes
- Experience transitioning manual accounts payable procedures to electronic workflows
- Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff
- Familiarity with check printing, positive pay, or other vendor payment controls
- Experience supporting organizations with multiple locations, departments, or high-volume vendor activity
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
- Five or more years of progressive accounts payable experience
- Experience managing a high-volume accounts payable function, ideally within a nonprofit organization
Other Requirements
- Work arrangement: Hybrid, with in-person work required in New York City on Wednesdays and Thursdays
- Location: New York, NY
- Schedule: Standard business hours, generally within a 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. timeframe
- This is a hands-on individual contributor role focused on managing the accounts payable process rather than leading a large staff
- The position is expected to begin as a contract engagement of approximately six months, with the potential for the organization’s long-term needs and structure to evolve
