Account Payable Manager
Hybrid - US
Account Payable Manager
Part Time • Hybrid - US
About the Role:
Sylvan Learning is looking for a detail-driven and motivated Accounts Payable Manager to join our team in Chicago, IL! In this key financial role, you'll oversee the full accounts payable function, helping ensure our operations run smoothly so we can stay focused on what matters most — empowering students to reach their potential.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice processing and payment disbursements
- Supervise and mentor AP team members, providing guidance and performance feedback
- Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments while maintaining strong vendor relationships
- Reconcile AP ledgers, statements, and month-end close activities
- Monitor and enforce internal controls and AP policies and procedures
- Collaborate with finance, procurement, and operations teams to streamline workflows
- Prepare and analyze AP reports, aging schedules, and cash flow forecasts
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including 1099 reporting
Requirements:
- 3+ years of accounts payable experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role
- Strong knowledge of AP processes, general ledger accounting, and financial controls
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
About Us:
Sylvan Learning has been a trusted leader in supplemental education for over 40 years, helping millions of students build confidence and achieve academic success. Our Chicago team is passionate, collaborative, and committed to making a real difference in the lives of learners. Join a company where your work directly supports a meaningful mission and where employees are valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $26.34 - $35.40 per hour
About Sylvan Learning
When you choose Sylvan as a career, you join a group of caring, bright and motivated people who share a passion for making learning personal and inspiring kids to thrive. Learn more about jobs at Sylvan Learning.
Join us and inspire kids to thrive!
We’re fun, passionate individuals who share a love of education; are self-motivated, innovative and entrepreneurial; and love seeing (and celebrating) our end results, especially child success.
Our foundation is built on our commitment to inclusiveness, equity and diversity, so that we reflect the Sylvan Community we serve.
We welcome every child’s and team member’s unique background, skills and passions, as they are essential for building a better future. We respect each other’s differences and actively seek to create spaces where diverse voices are valued, encouraged and empowered.
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