Accounts Payable Manager

Selby Jennings is partnering with a civil engineering firm in Portland, OR looking to bring on an Accounts Payable Manager. This role oversees a busy Accounts Payable function within a professional services environment, ensuring vendor payments, expense reimbursements, and financial reports are completed accurately and on schedule. The Accounts Payable Manager leads a small team, supports month‑end and year‑end close processes, and partners closely with finance leadership to strengthen internal controls and streamline workflows. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative setting and enjoys improving systems, mentoring staff, and maintaining high standards of operational efficiency

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee end‑to‑end accounts payable operations in a team environment.
• Manage vendor records, invoice processing, account reconciliations, and documentation.
• Review and process employee expense submissions, ensuring compliance with internal policies.
• Lead A/P‑related components of monthly and annual close, along with required filings.
• Support general ledger close activities as needed.
• Supervise A/P employees, including scheduling, performance reviews, hiring, and development.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies across accounts, applying proper accounting principles.
• Prepare and analyze A/P reports, including aging summaries and variance narratives.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts related to accounts payable.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and support system enhancements.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in accounts payable or general ledger accounting.
• At least 2 years of recent supervisory or management experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, along with 10‑key skills.
• Familiarity with general ledger systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics SL or similar accounting systems.
• Knowledge of automated invoice or expense platforms (e.g., Concur).
• Background working in architecture, engineering, construction, or a similar project‑based industry.