Brightspeed
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Supervisor,AccountsPayable
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“Supervisor, Accounts Payable at Brightspeed. Skills: Accounts Payable Operations, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Internal Controls, SAP Proficiency. Oversee end‑to‑end supplier onboarding. Maintain supplier master data integrity”
What You'll Achieve.
Accurate, timely, and compliant processing aligned with company policies, internal controls, and tax/reporting requirements; Continuous process improvement, automation, and service-level performance against KPIs; On-time, accurate, and secure disbursements; SLA achievement and accuracy; First-pass match rate; Exception rate; Discount capture; AP aging; DPO; Supplier master error rate
Industry & Context.
Analytical & Problem-Solving: Uses data to diagnose issues (e. g. , exception root causes) and implement sustainable fixes
Periodic month‑end/quarter‑end peak workloads, Hybrid/on‑site flexibility as determined by business needs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5–8+ years in Accounts Payable or Procure‑to‑Pay, 2–4+ years leading/supervising an AP team, Proficiency with SAP, Understanding of 3‑way match, internal controls, US 1099/1042‑S, sales/use tax basics, and accruals, Advanced Excel (lookups, pivots, formulas)
Nice to Have
Experience in a shared services or centralized P2P environment, Automation exposure to e‑invoicing adoption programs, supplier enablement, Basic SQL or advanced reporting for AP analytics, Experience with Power BI
What You'll Do.
Oversee end‑to‑end supplier onboarding
Maintain supplier master data integrity
Supervise daily invoice intake
Ensure policy compliance for non‑PO invoices
Manage weekly payment cycles
Own and document AP policies and ensure adherence to internal controls
Prepare and support internal/external audits
Ensure 1099/1042‑S compliance
Support escheatment timelines and filings
and develop an AP team
Manage workload distribution
Track and report KPIs
Analyze trends to identify bottlenecks
Partner with IT teams on system enhancements
and change management
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partners closely with Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, and business stakeholders; Partner with Procurement on supplier onboarding standards, PO compliance, and terms; Work with Accounting on month‑end accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis; Coordinate with Operations/Receiving to improve 3‑way match; Coordinate with Tax for indirect tax and information; Coordinate with Treasury on payment strategy and controls
Communication Scope
Clear, professional communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders; Documentation skills
Process & Methodology
Driving continuous process improvement, Leading system/process changes, Managing change management for system enhancements
Full Job Description
At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South. Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience. Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none. [Check us out on the web!](http://brightspeed.com/) The Supervisor, Accounts Payable leads the day‑to‑day operations of AP, with primary oversight of supplier master data (setup & maintenance), invoice processing (PO and non‑PO), and payment execution. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant processing aligned with company policies, internal controls, and tax/reporting requirements. The Supervisor manages a team of AP Analysts, partners closely with Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, and business stakeholders, and drives continuous process improvement, automation, and service-level performance against KPIs. Key Responsibilities Supplier Master Data (Setup & Maintenance) * Oversee end‑to‑end supplier onboarding, including W‑9/W‑8 collection, tax classification, banking verification, payment terms, and addresses * Maintain supplier master data integrity: create/change workflows, duplicate detection, and periodic data reviews * Review complex supplier inquiries and escalations Invoice Processing (PO & Non‑PO) * Supervise daily invoice intake (e‑invoicing, EDI, OCR/scanning, email), coding, and three‑way/two‑way matching to POs/receipts * Ensure policy compliance for non‑PO invoices, approvals, and spend thresholds * Monitor and improve first‑pass/touchless rate; drive root‑cause fixes for pric
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