Accounts Payable Lead or Supervisor

Accounts Payable Lead

Our client is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to manage day-to-day payables operations and help keep financial processes accurate, organized, and on schedule. This role is an important part of a high-performing finance team, providing support to staff, building strong vendor relationships, and helping improve efficiency across invoice and payment workflows. The ideal Accounts Payable Lead candidate has solid accounts payable experience, proven leadership skills, and a hands-on approach that works well in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities for the Accounts Payable Lead

• Lead the day-to-day work of the accounts payable team, including coaching, training, and providing support to help drive strong performance and professional growth.

• Act as a main point of contact for vendors, handling more complex payment inquiries, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining strong working relationships.

• Oversee invoice review, coding, and payment processing to help ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of check, ACH, and other payment cycles.

• Support the implementation and ongoing use of accounts payable and procurement systems, including automation tools that help improve efficiency and strengthen controls.

• Prepare reports for finance leadership to provide visibility into payables activity, outstanding items, and operational trends.

• Work closely with procurement, finance, and other internal teams to improve coordination and help create smoother end-to-end processes.

• Assist with month-end close activities, reconciliations, and special projects that support team and company goals.

• Stay on top of multiple priorities and deadlines while handling sensitive financial information with sound judgment and discretion.