Accounts Payable Manager

Continental

Accounts Payable Manager at Continental optimizing AP processes and leading the team in Sterling Heights. Focused on financial accuracy and enhancing operational efficiency.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeSterling Heights • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and optimize the Accounts Payable function, implementing process improvements to increase departmental efficiency
Develop and execute documented processes for integrating new acquisitions into corporate accounts payable
Maintain proper internal controls and enforce company policies and procedures
Plan work assignments, evaluate team performance, and provide direction on procedural and technical challenges
Guide support staff on complex transactions requiring resolution
Research and resolve discrepancies in financial documentation before processing
Ensure proper coding of invoices with accurate general ledger accounts
Provide invoice resolution assistance to vendors and internal stakeholders
Support month-end closing tasks, including expense accruals
Assist with external and government agency audits
Lead AP process transformation by implementing electronic filing systems and driving AP automation solutions that improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and support scalability
Optimize the Accounts Payable function, implementing process improvements to increase departmental efficiency
Drive implementation of corporate credit card and expense reporting solutions and standardization

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, including 2+ years in a managerial role
Experience in high-volume AP operations using ERP software (Sage 300 knowledge preferred)
Demonstrates a strong understanding of working capital management, with a focus on optimizing cash flow and maintaining a disciplined cash management approach
Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail
Exceptional problem-solving abilities and deadline management
Outstanding communication skills at all levels of management
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Process improvement mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

We offer a range of benefits for eligibles team members, including:
- Health Coverage – Medical, Dental and Vision
- Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness
- 401(k)
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Programs
- Additional Perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

Accounts Payableprocess improvementsfinancial documentationinvoice resolutionexpense accrualsAP automationworking capital managementcash flow optimizationERP softwareSage 300

Soft Skills

analytical skillsattention to detailproblem-solvingdeadline managementcommunication skillsleadershipteam performance evaluationsupport staff guidanceadaptabilityprocess improvement mindset