Accounts Payable Supervisor
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Monitors transactions for appropriateness and accuracy.
- Ensures that staff follow financial policies and procedures as well as assists in developing new controls as necessary. Consistently looks for ways to improve processes and procedures.
- Participates in the design, development and testing of system revisions and enhancements made to the accounting system and tests software modifications.
- Researches and recommends and implements cost-effective systems to improve operational efficiencies.
- Leads a team of employees and completes functions associated with supervising a team such as recruiting/selecting employees, training and coaching employees, monitoring employees including engaging in the progressive discipline process as needed, conducting annual performance reviews, completing compensation activities and reviews, and enforcing policies and procedures both on behalf of the firm and the department.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other related financial field.
- Minimum of three years progressive experience in transactional accounting with at least one year of supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of current and/or proposed legislation impacting accounting regulations/reporting. Solid understanding of best practices in accounting as well as internal operations, policies, procedures and application systems.
- PC familiarity with a proficient understanding of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills as well as strong documentation skills. Ability to verify the accuracy of documentation and the manipulation of large amounts of computer data. Strong diplomatic skills and the ability to achieve results through others. Comfortable and effective in creating, communications and presentation materials both upwards and downwards in the firm. Ability to stay organized and deliver/execute under conditions of multiple task and tight time frames.
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Meet The Recruiter
Molly Gutierrez, CPC
Direct Hire Recruiting Manager
I began my career with Burnett in 2012, shortly after graduating with a degree in hospitality. My passion for serving people naturally led me into recruiting, where I discovered how rewarding it is to connect top talent with the right opportunities.
Today, I lead our Accounting & Supply Chain Direct-Hire recruiting team while continuing to partner directly with clients and candidates. I specialize in placing Houston professionals across accounting, finance, and supply chain—ranging from staff-level talent to senior leadership and C-suite roles.
What I enjoy most is building lasting relationships and ensuring every placement is the right fit for both sides. My goal is always a true win-win: helping companies strengthen their teams and candidates achieve meaningful career growth.
Candidate Reviews
"Molly was very attentive and listened to what my needs and expectations were for finding a new job. She was friendly, supportive and very helpful the entire process. I would definitely work with her again in the future and would recommend her to others."
"Truthfully, I consulted with many staffing agencies but Molly with Burnett was far and away the most approachable, honest, and easiest to work with. There was a constant feedback loop from the first time we connected through starting my new position."
Client Testimonial:
"Molly at Burnett has been a strategic recruitment partner in assisting with successfully hiring specific accounting/ finance resources. She is incredibly responsive and understands our company culture. She consistently prioritizes new requests and presents candidates in a timely manner. Her dedication to the process and to her clients is impeccable. "
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