Accounts Payable Manager

Solar Landscape

Asbury Park, NJ

Full Time

Posted July 21, 2026

$100k - $120k

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Job Description

Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable team, setting clear goals and performance expectations
Oversee daily AP operations, including invoice processing, approvals, and payment execution
Ensure timely and accurate processing of high-volume invoices and vendor payments
Manage workload distribution and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
Build and maintain cross-training plans to reduce key person dependencies and ensure operational continuity
Monitor team productivity and service levels, adjusting priorities to meet business demands.
Own and optimize AP processes, including invoice workflows, approval hierarchies, and payment cycles
Identify operational bottlenecks and recommend scalable solutions.
Partner with Finance and IT to enhance ERP and AP systems functionality
Establish and track KPIs (e.g., invoice cycle time, on-time payment rate)
Collaborate with Procurement, Treasury, Operations, IT, and Accounting to improve end-to-end P2P processes.
Support testing, implementation, and adoption of new ERP functionality and AP technologies.
Partner with the Director of Accounts Payable to execute the department's Procure-to-Pay roadmap and operational priorities.
Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and audit requirements
Oversee 2-way and 3-way matching processes and exception handling
Maintain strong controls around vendor setup, payment approvals, and fraud prevention
Support internal and external audits, including documentation and issue resolution
Ensure segregation of duties and approval controls are consistently followed.
Manage escalated vendor issues and maintain strong vendor relationships
Ensure accurate vendor master data, including W-9s and payment terms
Represent Accounts Payable in cross-functional meetings and projects.
Build strong partnerships with Procurement, Treasury, Operations, Legal, and Finance.
Resolve escalated vendor issues while balancing operational needs and vendor relationships.
Promote a customer-service mindset across the AP team.
Oversee AP-related month-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations
Review AP aging and reporting to ensure accuracy and completeness
Provide insights and reporting to Finance leadership on AP performance and trends
Monitor AP KPIs and identify trends requiring management attention.
Develop dashboards and operational reporting to support departmental decision-making.
Support cash forecasting by providing visibility into AP liabilities and payment timing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
7+ years of Accounts Payable or accounting experience, with at least 1+ years in a supervisory role
Strong knowledge of AP processes, internal controls, and compliance requirements
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Concur, Dynamics etc.)
Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting/analysis
Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
Excellent prioritization and decision-making abilities.
Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay processes and controls.
Change management and process transformation mindset.
Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions.
Executive presence and communication skills.
Curious and improvement-driven mindset
Excellent conflict resolution skills
Experience in high-growth or high-volume environments
Exposure to AP automation tools (e.g., OCR, workflow systems)
Experience supporting audits and strengthening internal controls
Industry experience in construction, manufacturing, or project-based environments (if applicable)