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Accounts Payable Manager

Covanta
United States, California
Nov 11, 2025
Who we are For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes. Our Vision Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment. Our Business Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals. Our Value Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world. All that we're missing is you. Apply today! About the role The Manager of Accounts Payable is responsible for overseeing the centralized AP operations spanning multiple ERP systems in a fast-paced environment. This role ensures accurate invoice processing, strong vendor relationships, and compliance with company policies and internal controls. The Manager supports continuous improvement efforts, drives key AP metrics, and ensures consistent service within the Procure-to-Pay process. This role will support the invoice ingestion process along with invoice processing done by an offshore team, and this will role will report to the Director of Accounts Payable. The salary range for this location is $115,000- $135,000. Work Location: Florham Park, NJ/ Remote in the US. Work Schedule: Hybrid for local candidates. The ideal candidate: Strong team leader Highly responsive to business needs Meets and exceeds critical KPIs Helps standardize processes and procedures Focused on continuous improvement Effectively utilizes automation and AP toolsets Position Responsibilities: Ensure excellent customer service and efficient AP processes are top priorities. Provide consistent, high-quality support to internal and external customers while maintaining compliance with company policies and controls. Oversee invoice intake and "break/fix" issues, including invoices processed in-house and those submitted through Jaggaer & Transcepta (or other outsourced entry channels). Support metric reporting by identifying and tracking key AP performance indicators. Monitor KPIs, conduct root-cause analysis on issues Assist in implementing operational efficiencies that increase productivity and reduce manual effort. Benchmark team performance against internal and industry standards. Assist and coordinate year-end AP activities, including 1099 processing and reporting. Help develop and maintain best practices to improve accuracy, productivity, and controls. Partner with Procurement, Operations, and other internal teams to resolve issues and support proper execution of Procure-to-Pay responsibilities. Ensure compliance with internal policies and maintain appropriate internal controls over AP processing. Support audit requests related to accounts payable. Assist in onboarding or integrating newly acquired entities into AP processes as applicable. Oversee expense reporting compliance and policy adherence. Lead AP staff through coaching, training, goal setting, performance reviews, and workload planning. Understand complexities related to invoices and purchase orders in various systems Key Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 5-7+ years of relevant Accounts Payable experience Experience managing an AP team (offshore) or centralized AP function Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Ability to work directly with stakeholders at all levels Professional, proactive, and strong leadership presence Ability to analyze information, make recommendations, and resolve issues Strong organization, accuracy, and follow-through PeopleSoft experience preferred (or experience with another major ERP) High proficiency in MS Office Excellent verbal and written communication skills All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities. Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills. Our DEI Commitment Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law. Know Your Rights (Click to view poster) If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the 'Contact Us' button. 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