Accounts Payable Supervisor (Master Data)

Req ID: 464175 

**This position will be Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Employees will get the option to have a hybrid work schedule (i.e. some workdays will be in-office and some workdays can be remote/work from home).**

Basic Purpose: The AP Master Data Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the vendor master data function within the Accounts Payable team. This role ensures the accurate and timely creation, maintenance, and governance of vendor records across systems and entities. The Supervisor leads a team of coordinators or analysts, supports compliance and audit readiness, and partners cross-functionally to uphold data integrity and improve operational processes.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supervise day-to-day activities of the Master Data team, ensuring timely vendor setups, updates, and maintenance in compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOX requirements, and global compliance standards (e.g., OFAC, FATCA, GDPR).
• Establish and monitor team KPIs, SLAs, and data quality metrics; provide performance feedback and coaching.
• Oversee vendor onboarding, including validation of tax forms, banking details, and legal documentation.
• Manage workload distribution and ensure timely response to vendor inquiries, escalations, and cross-functional requests.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in Procurement, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and IT to resolve complex data issues and ensure consistent vendor data practices.
• Lead vendor master data audits, clean-up initiatives, and system migrations or upgrades.
• Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs), internal controls, and data governance frameworks.
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Support training and development of team members to ensure alignment with current processes and best practices.

Education and Experience:

•  Preferred associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Master Data Management, Banking, or other related experience.
• Previous experience in a team lead or supervisory role.
• Preferred experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday.
• Preferred familiarity with global regulatory and compliance requirements related to vendor data.

Skills and Physical Demands:

•  Strong leadership and team management skills.
•  High attention to detail and accuracy.
•  Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
•  Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data analytics or workflow tools a plus.
•  Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
•  Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision., bachelor's degree, environment,

Job Function(s): Accounting and Finance 

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is the industry-leading travel stop network in the United States. For more than 55 years, we’ve provided customers with highway hospitality and “Clean Places, Friendly Faces.” We’re passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with fuel, food and supplies. We offer meals from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and everything needed to get back on the road quickly. The Love’s Family of Companies includes:

• Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest trucking fleets
• Speedco, the light mechanical and trucking service specialists
• Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader
• Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert