Accounts Payable Lead - Salt Lake , UT

Accounts Payable Lead - Salt Lake City, UT

Packsize is an automation company that enables more efficient and sustainable packaging process flows from packing to unboxing. We’re propelling our customers and the industry forward, always looking to innovate and improve. Because, to us, packaging is about much more than a box, it’s about delivering what’s right, for our customers, for their customers, and our planet.

Packsize is seeking a self‑motivated Accounts Payable (AP) Lead to join our cohesive accounting team. You will manage the day‑to‑day AP operations, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time. You will help build strong vendor relationships, support month‑end close and audits, mentor team members, and partner across departments to keep processes running smoothly. Your ability to be a proactive problem‑solver who takes ownership, anticipates needs, and drives results will be vital in your success in this role.

You will play a key role in supporting Packsize’s innovative, problem‑solving, solution‑focused accounting team environment. This role reports to the Accounts Payable Manager.

• Oversee daily AP processing to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant vendor payments
• Process and review invoices, payment batches, and account reconciliations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor escalations and internal AP inquiries
• Support month‑end close activities related to AP, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting
• Support the preparation of audit schedules and respond to auditor requests
• Prepare annual 1099s
• Take ownership and demonstrate strong intuition by anticipating and resolving issues before they affect operations; provide updates to leadership as needed to ensure alignment
• Train and provide guidance to AP team members, and deliver company wide training on AP best practices and proper processes
• Participate in special projects as needed

Job duties may vary depending on accounting team needs.

• Strong knowledge of AP processes and controls
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills
• High attention to detail paired with a sense of urgency and ownership
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
• 3+ years of experience in AP, including experience in a lead or senior role
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Experience in process improvement or automation projects is a plus
• Experience with Navan, Basware, SAP preferred

• Reside in or near Salt Lake City, Utah, with the ability to work in the office four days per week
• Ability to work in an office environment; sitting for extended periods and moving about the office
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds
• Repetitive movements
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

The hourly pay range for this role is $31–$36 USD
. Packsize considers several factors when determining compensation when extending a job offer, including but not limited to, the role being offered, the associated responsibilities, the candidate's prior work experience, education/training, and any special skills.

Packsize offers a competitive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, life, and 401(k) employer match. Pay will be commensurate with experience.

If this role excites you but you don’t meet each requirement listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. At Packsize, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and understand that the best candidates may come from the most unlikely of places.

Packsize is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, Packsize policy of equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran’s status, status as a qualified person with a disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.