Accounts Payable Manager Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Accounts Payable Manager includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Hiring, training, motivating, and evaluating Accounts Payable staff members.
  • Overseeing routine department activities, such as disbursing checks and processing payroll, to ensure that they are completed accurately and on time.
  • Developing, implementing, improving, and enforcing budgets, policies, and department controls to increase accuracy and efficiency.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with employees, clients, vendors, and lenders.
  • Maintaining accurate and complete financial, employee, and client records.
  • Compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial information to management and government agencies.
  • Setting and facilitating the achievement of department objectives.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Accounts Payable Manager duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Accounts Payable Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.