About the Role:
Sylvan Learning is looking for a detail-oriented and driven Accounts Payable Manager to join our finance team in San Jose, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a critical function within a nationally recognized organization dedicated to transforming the way students learn. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love bringing order and efficiency to financial operations, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all payments
- Supervise, mentor, and develop AP team members to maintain a high-performing department
- Review and approve invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports in accordance with company policy
- Manage vendor relationships, resolve billing discrepancies, and negotiate payment terms
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
- Prepare and analyze AP aging reports, cash flow forecasts, and month-end close activities
- Identify and implement process improvements to streamline AP workflows and increase efficiency
- Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, finance, and operations teams
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3+ years of accounts payable experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle)
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, AP best practices, and internal controls
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to manage vendor and stakeholder relationships
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
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 San Jose location is proud to serve a vibrant community of families who rely on our personalized approach to learning. We offer a collaborative and mission-driven work environment where employees are empowered to grow and make a meaningful impact every day.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $26.34 - $33.40 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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