Accounts Payable Manager

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join our Allegro Living, LLC team in St. Louis! This position is part of Allegro’s accounting team and assists with day-to-day payables operations.  This position will manage day-to-day accounts payable operations. This is a hybrid role, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office, offering the perfect balance of collaboration and flexibility. In this key role, you’ll lead the accounts payable function, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong financial controls while supporting a fast-paced, growing organization. 💡 What We’re Looking For:✔️ Previous experience in accounts payable, leadership experience a perk!✔️ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills✔️ Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment✔️ Experience with accounting systems and process improvement 💰 What We Offer: Salary: $75,000 annually Hybrid schedule (minimum 3 days in-office) Collaborative and supportive team environment Opportunity to grow and make an impact Position Description Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, approvals, and payments Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and expense reports Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with company policies and audit requirements Review and approve payment runs (checks, ACH, wire transfers) Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies Establish and maintain vendor relationships; resolve payment disputes and inquiries Ensure proper documentation and retention of AP records Lead month-end and year-end AP close processes Support audits by providing requested documentation and explanations Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities Ensure compliance with tax reporting requirements (e.g., 1099 reporting in the U.S.) Collaborate with procurement and other departments to streamline purchasing and payment processes Support the supervision of the accountants; assign workloads and ensure performance standards are met Monitor cash flow requirements related to payables and optimize payment timing Track and report key AP metrics (e.g., DPO, invoice cycle time, error rates) Other Job Functions: Support Accounting team in preparation for external audits Review and process expense reimbursement submissions from Concur and Chrome River systems Communicate with internal and external customers as needed Assist other accounting team members as necessary   Education and Experience Requested: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 3–5+ years of accounts payable or accounting experience, including supervisory experience Strong knowledge of accounting principles and AP best practices Experience with ERP systems (Yardi preferred) High attention to detail and strong organizational skills Excellent communication and vendor management abilities Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools