Accountable Payable lead

Anchoragechamber; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchoragechamber is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead (AK, on-site) with $65,000+ DOE. You will lead the AP function, mentor staff, and ensure timely, accurate invoice processing while optimizing workflows and vendor relations.

You will collaborate across departments to drive cost accuracy, KPI tracking, reporting for leadership, and ERP/system enhancements in a growing organization. Must have 5+ years AP, supervisory experience, and Sage 300 or similar ERP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or related field is required.
• 5+ years in accounts payable with supervisory experience.
• Experience with Sage 300 or similar ERP systems.
• Experience leading system implementations or process redesigns is highly desired.
• Strong data handling, reporting, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounts Payable function and mentor the AP team.
• Ensure invoices are processed accurately and on time.
• Maintain vendor relationships and drive process improvements.
• Track KPIs, prepare leadership reports, and support audits.
• Assist with system enhancements and compliance initiatives.

Skills

ERP systems

AP automation tools

Sage 300

data manipulation

leadership

Microsoft Excel

vendor management

process improvement

communication

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

AP automation tools

electronic payment platforms

Job description

Accounts Payable Lead
AK (on-site)
$65,000+ DOE

Use your accounting experience to help build Alaska’s future!

For more than five decades, this Alaska‑based construction firm has delivered some of the state’s most complex and meaningful projects—from healthcare campuses and civic facilities to remote infrastructure in challenging environments. The company takes pride in doing things right, supporting its people, and fostering a culture where hard work and balance go hand in hand. As operations continue to grow, the finance team is expanding to strengthen cost accuracy, efficiency, and strategic decision‑making across a diverse portfolio.
Your day‑to‑day: You’ll lead the Accounts Payable function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time while mentoring and developing your AP team. Collaborating across departments, you’ll resolve payment issues, maintain strong vendor relationships, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency. You’ll track KPIs, produce reports for leadership, support audits, and drive system enhancements, including ERP and automation tools. In addition, you’ll apply accounting expertise to analyze transactions, support compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

We’re looking for:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, 2 years in a supervisory or lead role with direct reports in a high‑volume environment.
• Experience with Sage 300 or any other mid‑size ERP System, along with AP automation tools and electronic payment platforms.
• Experience leading or supporting system implementations or process reengineering highly desired.
• Ability to work well under pressure, manage high volume, and independently prioritize workload, while working on multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills and proficiencies (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and the ability to manipulate large amounts of data required
• Must be proactive about identifying process inefficiencies & proposing workflow improvements
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented; high degree of accuracy
• Strong leadership, team management, and team building skills
• Capable of quickly comprehending new information and technologies
• Capable of working in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication skills; must be able to document and explain process change, system controls or compliance requirements concise