Accounts Payable Supervisor

at Hanchett Paper Company dba Shorr Packaging Corp. in Aurora, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Together, We Own it! Start your employee owner journey with Shorr Packaging.

The Accounts Payable Supervisor is a key leader within the Finance team, responsible for overseeing the end-to-end accounts payable function to ensure accurate, timely, and controlled processing of vendor payments. This role combines hands-on operational expertise with strategic oversight, driving process improvements, strengthening internal controls, and developing a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills who can effectively partner across departments and contribute to broader financial and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily accounts payable operations, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently across all transaction types through AP automation software as well as directly into ERP (inventory, expenses, freight, credits, and returns). Assist with monitoring invoice exceptions within the AP automation tool.
Manage team workload and serve as backup for payment processing. Expected to assist with invoice processing when short-staffed and/or month-end, quarter-end and year-end. Expected to assist with the final updating of invoices in the ERP from the automation tool. Ensure timely completion of month-end close activities, which include monthly expense accruals, account reconciliations and other duties as assigned.
Lead, coach, and develop AP team members. Establish expectations, monitor productivity, and drive accountability. Design training programs and foster a collaborative team environment.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives, analyze KPIs, and align AP processes with organizational strategy. Support automation and system enhancements.
Act as liaison between AP and stakeholders. Resolve vendor disputes professionally. Collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes.
Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance requirements. Identify risks and support audits.
Serve as SME for ERP systems and drive system improvements.

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Minimum 2+ years of AP experience required
Minimum 2+ years of supervisory experience required.
Strong Excel and ERP system knowledge required.
Microsoft Office with emphasis on Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

Compensation
The base pay range for this role is $65,000 - $75,000 per year.

Shorr Packaging does not provide work authorization sponsorship for this position.

Shorr Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Together, We Own It!
Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverages
Generous PTO with vacation, sick and floating holidays.
401K plan plus matching
Team based Employee Owner company culture

Shorr Packaging Corp is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of Shorr Packaging Corp to afford full Equal Employment Opportunity, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status or disability status or any other legally protected status.

Shorr Packaging Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. It is the policy of the Shorr Packaging Corporate to afford full Equal Employment Opportunity, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.