Cherry Bekaert LLP

Manager, Accounts Payable

Cherry Bekaert LLP$75K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including team leadership
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and transaction flow to the GL
  • Experience in high-volume, fast-paced environments
  • Proven ability to maintain internal controls and support audits
  • Hands-on, detail-oriented, and process-driven mindset
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central required
  • Experience in construction, telecom, utilities, or project-based environments preferred

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the full AP lifecycle: invoice receipt, coding, approval workflows, and payment processing
  • Manage daily AP operations including invoice entry, ACH/wire/check payments, and vendor portals
  • Ensure strong internal controls, policy compliance, and audit readiness
  • Support month-end close, reconciliations, 1099 reporting, and audit requirements
  • Lead vendor onboarding and manage inquiries, discrepancies, and payment terms
  • Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Procurement, Operations, and Treasury
  • Supervise, coach, and develop AP staff while managing workloads and deadlines
  • Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives
  • Track and improve KPIs such as invoice cycle time, accuracy, and on-time payments

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • Supportive team culture
  • Potential for growth and advancement within the company
  • Participation in process innovation initiatives
Full Job Description
Accounts Payable Manager | Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

Position Overview

The Accounts Payable Manager will lead the end-to-end AP function, ensuring accurate, timely processing of invoices and payments while maintaining strong internal controls. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for both executing key AP tasks and managing team performance, workflows, and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the full AP lifecycle: invoice receipt, coding, approval workflows, and payment processing
  • Manage daily AP operations including invoice entry, ACH/wire/check payments, and vendor portals
  • Ensure strong internal controls, policy compliance, and audit readiness
  • Support month-end close, reconciliations, 1099 reporting, and audit requirements
  • Lead vendor onboarding and manage inquiries, discrepancies, and payment terms
  • Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Procurement, Operations, and Treasury
  • Supervise, coach, and develop AP staff while managing workloads and deadlines
  • Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives
  • Track and improve KPIs such as invoice cycle time, accuracy, and on-time payments

Qualifications
  • 7-10+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including team leadership
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and transaction flow to the GL
  • Experience in high-volume, fast-paced environments
  • Proven ability to maintain internal controls and support audits
  • Hands-on, detail-oriented, and process-driven mindset
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central required
  • Experience in construction, telecom, utilities, or project-based environments preferred


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About Cherry Bekaert LLP

Cherry Bekaert is a public accounting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries. The company offers audit, tax, and advisory services to help clients achieve their business goals. Cherry Bekaert has a team of over 1,200 professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality work and exceptional customer service. The company has offices in several states across the US and serves clients in both the public and private sectors.
Learn more about Cherry Bekaert LLP
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$220 million

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