Description We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager to join our client's team on a contract basis in Cerritos, California. This position requires an experienced and detail-oriented individual to lead and oversee the accounts payable operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across multiple entities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management and team supervision, with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. JOB SUMMARY: Supervise AP Associates and oversee accounts payable daily AP operations across multiple entities. Ensure the accurate and timely completion of month-end close processes for multiple entities collaborating with AP Associates to meet all deadlines. Supervise AP invoice processing cycle, including 3-way matching and payment disbursements, to maintain smooth and efficient AP operations. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: § Supervise the full cycle AP process of invoice receipt, validation, approval, GL coding, and payment, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures. § Lead and supervise a team of AP Associates, ensuring the team meets performance expectations and daily and month-end close deadlines; approve invoice payments . § Provide training and ongoing support to AP Associates to help enhance their skills. § Monitor daily AP operations and resolve any issues related to the AP process. § Oversee the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, ensuring proper 3-way matching. § Help to resolve discrepancies between invoices, purchase order, and receiving reports/packing slips. § Ensure timely and accurate completion of the month-end AP closing processes and deadlines. § Assist AP Associates as needed to address vendor inquiries, resolve invoice or payment disputes, and ensure vendors are paid according to contract terms. § Prepare and review AP Aging Reports and ensure appropriate actions are taken to resolve overdue or disputed invoices. § Continuously evaluate and improve AP processes and controls to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and minimize fraud risks. § Ensure adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and internal controls. § Provide timely and accurate bank and AP reporting, help to manage cash and wires, ensure all bank accounts are funded for weekly wires, analyze data and prepare reconciliations. § Safeguard organization’s financial data by keeping information confidential. Requirements + Minimum education Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration + 3-5 years of accounting experience + Minimum 3-5 years of computerized accounting experience + At least 3-5 years in a supervisory or staff management capacity Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .