Supervisor, Accounts Payable

At CooperVision, a business unit of CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO), we’re driven by a unified purpose of helping people experience life’s beautiful moments. We are connected through our shared values - dedicated, innovative, friendly, partners, and do the right thing. As a leading global manufacturer of contact lenses, we are committed to helping improve the way people see each day. Through our diverse lens portfolio, we tackle the toughest vision challenges - including astigmatism, presbyopia, and childhood myopia. We offer the most complete collection of spherical, toric, and multifocal products available, enabling us to fit 99% of all contact wearers. Learn more at www.coopervision.com.

• This role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for future sponsorship (i.e., H1B, STEM OPT extensions, TN, etc.)
• This position requires full-time onsite work (5 days per week) in Victor, NY and is not eligible for relocation assistance

Job Summary:

The Accounts Payable Supervisor manages the operational execution of accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, PO matching, vendor inquiries, and month-end close responsibilities within a Global Business Services environment. This position ensures adherence to internal controls, supports SOX compliance, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives aligned with GBS principles. Additional responsibilities include coordinating month-end closing for AP, completing reconciliations in FloQast, verifying vendor setups across multiple ERP systems, assisting with audits, cash forecasting, and annual 1099 reporting.

• Team Supervision: Lead and mentor AP specialists, assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide training to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Invoice & Payment Processing: Oversee daily invoice entry, approval workflows, and payment runs in compliance with company policies. Handle escalated vendor inquiries and discrepancies related to invoices, purchase orders, and payments.
• Month-End Close: Coordinate and complete month-end closing for AP; verify accruals, AP disbursements, and RNI reconciliations; prepare AP reconciliations and KPI reporting.
• Vendor Management: Verify vendor setups across multiple ERP systems; authenticate bank credentials; troubleshoot onboarding issues.
• Cash Management: Monitor critical payments, clearing files, and EDI payment failures; audit and resolve uncleared payments.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance automation, and improve efficiency within AP processes, leveraging GBS best practices.
• Customer Service: Communicate effectively with internal and external partners regarding policies, vendor terms, invoice discrepancies, and GL inquiries.
• Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the AP Manager.

Travel Requirements:

• None

Qualifications & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Business-related field (or equivalent experience preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of accounts payable experience.
• 1-2 years of supervisory or team lead experience in AP (preferred).
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics preferred).
• Understanding of P2P processes and best practices within a GBS environment.

Key Competencies

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced Global Business Services environment.
• Problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.

Work Environment:

• Normal office environment.
• Sedentary to light physical effort necessary to perform the job.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $57,224 and $81,749per year and may include cost of living adjustments.The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future.This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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