Accounts Payable Manager

Job Description & Responsibilities

Persistent Systems is seeking an experienced and highly organized Accounts Payable Manager to lead our AP team. The ideal candidate will oversee the full cycle of accounts payable operations—including invoice vouchering, payment processing, corporate credit card administration and reconciliation, expense report review, and related financial controls—while coaching and developing a team of AP professionals. This position will be located in New York City and will require a minimum of 3 days a week on site.

Position Responsibilities 

• Supervise and mentor a team of AP accountants (~3 direct reports)
• Oversee the full cycle of accounts payable operations, including invoice vouchering, timely payment processing, corporate credit card administration and reconciliation, and expense report review
• Oversee three-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice) for inventory and manufacturing-related purchases, partnering with Receiving and Supply Chain to resolve quantity and price discrepancies
• Manage the corporate credit card program, including reconciliation, policy enforcement, and issue resolution
• Manage the employee expense report process to ensure compliance with company policies and timely reimbursements to employees
• Monitor and continuously improve AP processes, controls, and documentation
• Prepare and review AP ageing and other reporting; support month-end close activities
• Serve as key liaison between Supply Chain and Accounting to resolve discrepancies and improve workflows related to the purchasing process, PO configuration, and invoice voucher reconciliation
• Serve as the primary AP point of contact for vendors and internal stakeholders
• Support external audits and ensure adherence to internal control requirements

Job Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Strong working knowledge of AP processes and internal controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication and people-management skills
• Experience supporting inventory-based or manufacturing environments
• Experience with AP automation, workflow tools, or expense management systems 

The salaried pay range for this role can vary from $128,500 to $133,000 per year based on the selected individual's education and experience.  Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and veterinary benefits. 

Company Overview

Persistent Systems, LLC is a leading global provider of mobile networking solutions for military, first responder, government, and commercial markets. We engineer our Wave Relay® MANET and Cloud Relay™ technology to transmit voice, video, and situational awareness under the most difficult conditions. Through the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, an alliance of industry-leading companies, Persistent unites warfighters, UGVs, UAVs, sensors, cameras, and devices on a common network. Persistent was founded in 2007 and has offices in New York City, Colorado, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Wyoming.