Category: Accounting & Finance

Location: Ankeny, Iowa

Work Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000

Work Model: On-Site

Reference #: 46272

A growing organization is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead AP operations, supervise a small team, and drive process improvements. This role will oversee invoice processing, vendor payments, reconciliations, and inventory-related accounting activities while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. Apply now!

Work Model:

  • On-Site

What You Will Do:

  • Manage day-to-day accounts payable operations and payment processes
  • Lead, mentor, and develop AP staff
  • Oversee vendor relationships and resolve payment discrepancies
  • Perform account reconciliations and investigate accounting variances
  • Support inventory accounting, purchase-to-pay, and receiving workflows
  • Maintain compliance with internal controls, audits, and 1099 reporting
  • Identify and implement process improvements

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (preferred)
  • 5+ years of accounting/AP experience with leadership or supervisory responsibilities
  • Strong knowledge of accounts payable, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting
  • Experience with inventory accounting and purchasing workflows (strongly preferred)
  • Proficiency with ERP systems, accounting software, and Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • CPA or public accounting experience is a plus

Benefits Overview:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Competitive compensation and bonus opportunity
  • High visibility within the accounting organization
  • Strong long-term growth and advancement potential
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing business

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Palmer Group at (515) 225-7000 or email afjobs@thepalmergroup.com.

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About Palmer Group

At Palmer Group, making lives better is at the core of everything we do. For nearly three decades, we have partnered with organizations and individuals to provide thoughtful talent and business solutions that empower careers and drive growth.

As an employee-owned company grounded in strong ethics and values, we are committed to building lasting relationships and delivering results. Contractors working through Palmer Group are eligible to become employee-owners, giving them a stake in our shared success, and enjoy benefits including health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) options.

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