Senior Accounts Payable Manager

Harlem Children's Zone

Senior Accounts Payable Manager overseeing accounts payable operations at Harlem Children’s Zone. Leading financial systems assessments, compliance, and team development in effort to combat poverty.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overall responsibility for AP invoice processing, including hands-on execution of invoice entry, payment processing, coding, and approval workflows
In collaboration with the Financial Systems Analyst, provide training on Coupa Software to finance staff, program directors, and other staff members responsible for processing accounts payable
Responsible for managing and directly executing AP close activities, including accruals and reconciliations.
Manage the preparation of the year-end 1099 process
Review, perform and approve the Accounts Payable accounting entries and monthly AP Aging
Design, implement, and maintain robust internal controls over AP processes
Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and regulatory requirements
Support internal and external audits, including SOX compliance
Identify control gaps and implement corrective actions
Serve as the functional lead for AP within ERP systems (Coupa and Sage Intacct)
Optimize system workflows for invoice processing, approvals, and payments
Ensure data integrity, proper configuration, and system-based controls
Partner with IT and Finance teams on system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline AP operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance, or a related field
6+ years of Accounts payable experience working in a similar-sized operation (approximately 30,000 invoice processing per year)
Minimum 3 years of leadership or people management experience
Knowledge of cloud-based/paperless financial systems with encumbrances
Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint are essential
Ability to transform large financial data into various database formats/ reports for exporting into ERP systems
Detail-oriented with the self-initiative to drive projects to conclusion.
Strong knowledge and experience with the implementation and maintenance of internal controls.
A team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive base salaries
Paid time off
Employee referral bonus
Career advancement
No-cost health insurance
Life Insurance
Short-and long-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
Wellness discounts
Commuter benefits
Financial wellness perks
Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

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Hard Skills & Tools

accounts payableinvoice processingpayment processingaccrualsreconciliationsinternal controlsGAAPSOX compliancedata integrityfinancial data transformation

Soft Skills

leadershipdetail-orientedself-initiativeteam playeroral communicationwritten communication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in accountingBachelor’s degree in finance