Accounts Payable Supervisor

Overview

Are you an organized, detail-driven accounting professional who enjoys leading teams and keeping processes running smoothly? Knape & Vogt is looking for an Accounts Payable Supervisor to take ownership of our full AP function and help drive accuracy, efficiency, and strong financial controls. In this role, you’ll oversee all accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices, payments, and expense reimbursements are processed accurately and on time. You’ll lead and support the AP team, strengthen internal controls, and play a key role in month-end close activities. You’ll also collaborate closely with internal partners and external vendors to ensure compliant, efficient, and professional financial operations.

Company Overview

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125 years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.

What’s In It For You

• Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more
• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Programs
• Bonus and Merit opportunities

What Will You Get To Do

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and payment runs
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and audit requirements
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Oversee vendor setup and maintenance, including W-9 collection and 1099 reporting
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations and accruals
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Operations, and Finance to improve processes and resolve issues
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and efficiency
• Prepare and analyze AP metrics and reports for management
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Assist Corporate Controller and CFO with special projects
• Establish performance metrics, KPI’s, or evaluation of factors affecting the team
• Coach and develop others to ensure organizational success

What Will You Bring

• Work Experience: 5 years of experience in an Accounts Payable, including 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field
• Computer Skills: Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite, working knowledge of CRM, ERP, SCM systems
• Organizational Skills: Ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently and effectively; Ability to work cross-functionally
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively across a diverse customer-base; good verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills with ability to deal with individuals at all levels, both inside and outside the organization