The Accounts Payable Manager will support day-to-day A/P operations by acting as a key liaison between business users, system support teams, and temporary staff. This role focuses on system support, issue resolution, reporting oversight, and operational governance across multiple A/P platforms, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. The manager will maintain continuity of A/P operations and support business needs during increased workload and project activity.

Responsibilities

Support Accounts Payable operations with daily system inquiries and facilitate troubleshooting to meet business needs.Monitor automated notifications for system failures and partner with AP Operations and IT to resolve issues.Collaborate with vendors, end users, and cross-functional IT teams to resolve issues.Provide governance and oversight of monthly Concur reporting, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.Work with Sr Accounts Payable Analyst and management to oversee ticketing and reporting across systems.Lead and supervise three temporary staff, balancing workloads and resolving invoice exceptions.Govern supplier merges in the financial system by reviewing documentation and validating vendors.Review requests to reapply or reallocate invoice PO data on paid invoices.Apply GAAP, internal controls, and SOX requirements to AP processes and documentation.Initiate and attend meetings to support business relationships and review audit confirmation requests.Provide additional support for payment run-related issues by working with IT, Treasury, and management.Prepare user access reviews for AP systems for management.

Essential Skills

Full Cycle AP Management with 10+ years of experienceExperience in high complexity invoicing and reportingProficiency in Excel, Concur (for invoicing), SAP, and OracleAbility to lead and manage a team

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in the Biotech/Pharma industry is highly preferredKnowledge of expense management, analysis, and reimbursementFamiliarity with SOX requirements and internal controls

Work Environment

This position is based in the Sleepy Hollow location, where all corporate functions, including Accounting and Finance, are situated. The work schedule is four days onsite and one day remote, within a 15-person AP team. The role involves supporting an Oracle implementation project.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sleepy Hollow, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sleepy Hollow,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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