About this role
The Accounts Payable Lead is responsible for managing the company accounts payable process while also providing day-to-day leadership, training, and workflow direction to the Accounts Payable team. This role continues to perform the full range of AP Specialist duties — invoice processing, payments, and reconciliations — while also ensuring the team meets deadlines, maintains accuracy, and follows company policy. This role plays a critical part in maintaining vendor relationships, optimizing cash flow, developing team members, and supporting overall financial operations. Subject matter expert of procure to pay best practices. Provide day-to-day guidance, training, and workflow direction to Accounts Payable Specialists. Assign and review team members work to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to company policies and procedures. Onboard and train new AP team members on processes, systems, and company procedures. Serve as the first point of escalation for complex invoice, payment, or reconciliation issues. Support the AP Manager with month-end close activities, reporting, and process-improvement initiatives. Receive, review, and process invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures. Obtain necessary approvals and verify coding and documentation for proper account allocation. Prepare and process payments, including checks, wire transfers, ACH payments, and electronic payments, in accordance with payment terms and vendor agreements. Reconcile accounts payable transactions and statements, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accuracy of balances. Investigate and resolve outstanding items, such as unmatched invoices or vendor credits. Review freight invoices for accuracy and dispute charges when certain criteria have been met.