Accounts Payable Supervisor

Essentra is a global market leader in plastic injection molded, vinyl dip molded and metal components. We have a history of over 65 years, producing essential components across a huge range of industries and applications. Making it easier for our customers is our top priority. That's why we operate internationally in 29 countries across 4 continents. With every order, we offer a hassle-free experience through our 14 manufacturing facilities, 34 distribution centers and 40 sales and service locations. We have over 45,000 standard parts and one of the world’s most extensive product offerings, all available for immediate dispatch and fast delivery. Our product range features caps and plugs, wire and cable management, flange protection, knobs, handles and grips, access hardware, PCB and electronics hardware. Our Vision is to be “The world’s leading responsible hassle-free supplier of essential industrial components”

Job Description Summary:

The Accounts Payable Supervisor is responsible for supervising and managing the day-to-day work of the Accounts Payable Specialists, including performance reviews. The AP team posts a high volume of invoices in accordance with internal controls and relevant accounting policies. The Shared Service team provides accounting and financial services and support for all US and Canada Components locations.

Typical Accountabilities:

• Supervise Accounts Payable Specialists, including timecard management, performance reviews, training, coaching, mentoring, and goal setting in alignment with company objectives.
• Support the Shared Services Manager with AP KPI development, reporting, process improvements, automation, standardization, and data management.
• Process and oversee high-volume invoice voucher activity, ensuring compliance with internal controls, proper 3-way matching, approvals, and the Schedule of Authority (SOA).
• Partner with Supply Chain to resolve purchase order issues, vendor term discrepancies, pricing, quantity, and invoice-related matters.
• Review vendor statements, respond to vendor inquiries, complete vendor setup/change forms, credit applications, and maintain ACH and wire templates as needed.
• Create and maintain digital AP packets and ensure AP documentation is accurate, complete, and audit ready.
• Schedule and process payment batches in accordance with the payment schedule, including required approvals, check signatures, and banking platform uploads.
• Prepare AP forecast, weekly reports, month-end reports, accruals, annual 1099 submissions, and sales/use tax support reports as required.
• Provide AP support for internal and external audit requests, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete responses.
• Support special projects, including ERP implementations or system upgrades, and perform additional duties as assigned to support Accounting and company needs.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, administration or related
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently in a professional business environment.
• Excellent analytical skills, verbal and written communications
• Experience working with multiple countries and currencies
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously.Excel proficiency
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Relevant AP/accounting experience

What We Offer:

This position offers a competitive base salary, bonus incentive and full benefits package