Accounts Payable Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Accounts Payable Supervisor

About IRR Supply

IRR Supply Centers is a leading distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and industrial products, serving contractors, commercial clients, and homeowners across the Northeast. With a strong reputation built on reliability, customer service, and deep industry expertise, IRR continues to grow through operational excellence and a commitment to its people.

Position Overview

IRR Supply is seeking a hands-on Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead and develop a high-performing AP team while driving process improvements and ensuring financial accuracy across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Training: Supervise and mentor a team of 6–8 employees. You will be responsible for developing and conducting ongoing training programs to ensure the team is cross-trained and proficient in all AP functions.
• SOP Development: Establish, document, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for trade/expense auditing, costing, and check run preparation. You will continuously refine these workflows to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Financial Accuracy: Reconcile Co-op Claims (quarterly) and "1250" account entries (monthly).
• GL Management: Execute all AP-related general ledger entries, corrections, and check voids/reissues.
• Relationship Management: Act as a key liaison to maintain and improve professional relationships with vendors, branches, and internal departments.
• System Innovation: Proactively learn and implement AP automation to the team and adapt to company/vendor changes to ensure departmental efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3–5 years of proven supervisory or management experience.
• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of professional experience in an accounting environment.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills; ability to teach complex accounting concepts to staff with varying experience levels.