Accounts Payable Manager, UnitedMasters

• Strong understanding of accounts payable fundamentals, including invoice processing, payment workflows, and aging analysis
• Experience managing international wire transfers, with preference for Brazil and Africa
• Proven ability to perform detailed reconciliations, cost reclassifications, and ad hoc financial analysis
• Experience managing vendor relationships and supplier onboarding, including documentation collection (W-9s, banking details, contracts)
• Ability to review and interpret contracts for payment, compliance, and accounting implications
• 5+ years of experience in vendor setup and accounts payable transaction processing
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Desirable

• We are looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to join UnitedMasters
• In this role, you’ll own the end-to-end accounts payable function, managing vendor onboarding, invoice processing, payments, month-end close, and audit support
• You’ll partner cross-functionally to ensure accurate, timely payments, maintain strong controls and compliance, and deliver clear AP and cash-flow reporting in a fast-paced, creative environment
• Oversee the full AP cycle: invoice intake and validation, three-way matching (where applicable), approval workflows, and vendor reconciliations
• Manage vendor onboarding and ongoing relationships to ensure the accurate setup and maintenance of vendor records and timely, accurate payment of invoices
• Gather and maintain required documentation including W-9s, bank details, executed contracts, and other compliance-related client/vendor records
• Lead and execute month-end AP close activities, including reconciliations, audit support (PBC requests, walkthroughs, and evidence documentation)
• Ensure compliance with U.S. tax regulations, regulatory requirements, and internal policies related to accounts payable
• Process vendor invoices, manage approval workflows, and prepare weekly payment batches
• Produce accurate and timely AP and cash-flow reports, including aging analyses and management summaries
• Maintain and enforce AP controls and vendor onboarding standards
• Prepare domestic and international wire payments
• Develop short-term cash-flow forecasts to support business planning
• Deliver accurate reports to management in order to to meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines
• Maintain 3rd party platforms such as Bill.com
• Manage vendor tax reporting requirements, including 1099 preparation and filing
• Support audits and contribute to process improvements