Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BerryDunn is a client-centered professional services firm providing assurance, tax, advisory, and consulting services. The Accounts Payable Supervisor will lead outsourced accounts payable services for multiple clients, supervise accounting assistants, manage approval and payment workflows, and serve as the primary client relationship owner for AP.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary AP point of contact for multiple assigned clients, building trusted relationships and ensuring service levels are consistently met
- Lead client onboarding for new AP engagements, including chart of accounts mapping, vendor master migration, and SOP documentation tailored to each client
- Own the invoice approval workflow across multiple client engagements—reviewing coding, GL classification, supporting documentation
- Review and release client payment runs (ACH, wire, check, and vendor portals), confirming vendor banking details, duplicate-payment checks, and proper segregation of duties for each client
- Oversee client AP inboxes and escalation queues, ensuring same-day triage
- Train staff on client-specific procedures, systems, and approval requirements; build cross-coverage so no single client is dependent on one team member
- Assist with annual 1099 preparation and filing across the client portfolio, including vendor master data cleanup and W-9 validation throughout the year
- Maintain and continuously improve AP policies, procedures, and internal controls; document SOPs and identify automation opportunities across the practice
- Operate fluently across multiple client accounting and AP platforms (including QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, Bill.com, RAMP and similar tools)
Skills
- 5+ years of progressive AP experience, including at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity
- BS in Accounting, Finance, or Business; equivalent professional experience considered
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong understanding of AP internal controls, segregation of duties, and approval authority frameworks
- Hands-on experience across multiple accounting and AP platforms (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, Bill.com, RAMP); ability to learn new systems quickly
- Working knowledge of 1099 reporting and vendor compliance
- Proven client service skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with client stakeholders at all levels, manage expectations, and resolve issues
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain strict data segregation across client engagements
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations); strong overall Microsoft Office proficiency
- This role requires minimal travel, less than 10% per year
- Experience in an outsourced accounting, client-services, or multi-entity environment strongly preferred
Benefits
- This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on factors such as company and personal performance.
- Eligible employees have access to benefits that go beyond what’s expected to support their physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being.
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