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AP Supervisor
Job Description
AP Supervisor | Up to $80K | Growing Organization!
Location: Greater Tampa Bay | In-Office Setting | Local Candidates Only
We’re conducting a search for a hands on supervisor to lead a high performing payables support team. This role sits between lead and manager, owning day to day team oversight. Whether you’re an experienced supervisor, a former manager seeking a balanced scope, or a strong senior contributor ready to step up, we want to hear from you! You’ll shape standards, documentation, training, and coverage while resolving escalations and partnering across the business. In office presence is required, reflecting our commitment to productivity, collaboration, and an energized team environment. Successful completion of background, drug and reference checks required.
Responsibilities:
- Coach and develop the AP support team through regular feedback and structured check ins.
- Balance workloads and coverage for close cycles, audits, and planned time off.
- Build cross skill depth via intentional rotation and knowledge sharing.
- Partner with process owners to codify procedures and keep documentation current.
- Own onboarding and ongoing training so the team is equipped to perform.
- Pilot and validate process/tool changes; document outcomes and elevate broader impacts to senior AP leadership.
- Resolve escalated vendor inquiries and complex transactions quickly and accurately.
- Support close activities, audit deliverables, card program reporting, and year end obligations.
- Uphold team level internal controls and compliance with policies and regulations.
- Communicate clearly across shared functions and field/operations teams to remove blockers.
- Identify and drive improvements that streamline workflows and reduce payment cycle time.
- Lead special projects and additional team initiatives as needs evolve.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of high-volume AP knowledge ideally, including some previous supervisory experience
- Demonstrated people leadership (coaching, performance management, expectation setting, capacity planning).
- Process driven, detail oriented, and a disciplined rule follower with a strong sense of urgency.
- Comfortable with month/quarter/year end routines, audit requests, and vendor support escalations.
- Strength in documentation, internal controls, and standardized procedures
- Clear, professional communication and cross functional collaboration skills.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets and productivity tools; able to learn new systems quickly
- High integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to “pick up the business” rapidly.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Collaborative environment that has measurably boosted productivity and teamwork
- Modern, well equipped office designed for focus, connection, and momentum.
- Standards, training, and problem solving will directly improve vendor experience and close accuracy.
- Partner closely with senior AP leaders who value documentation, controls, and continuous improvement.
- Real opportunities to expand responsibilities through stretch projects and process optimization.
Additional Information
Whether you're an employer seeking talent or a job candidate ready for new challenges, we can help. We're Taylor White. A recruitment firm focused exclusively on placing those in the accounting and finance field - and only in the Tampa Bay area. What's more, most of our recruiters used to be accounting professionals themselves so we're uniquely capable of understanding your needs - no matter what side of the table you're on.
From placing top-tier talent in permanent positions throughout Tampa Bay to providing access to the area's best consultants, there's a reason Taylor White is the first firm both candidates and employers turn to. We know accountants.
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