Accounts Payable Lead

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Houston, TX is partnering with a growing organization to identify an experienced Accounts Payable Lead for a fast-moving temp-to-hire opportunity. This role leads day-to-day AP operations and drives process improvements in a high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in AP, experience mentoring staff, and strong Excel skills; Sage Intacct experience is a plus. Competitive hourly pay and immediate impact are highlighted in this posting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Accounts Payable experience with progressive responsibility
• Experience mentoring or supervising AP staff
• Proven success improving processes, workflows, and controls
• Advanced Excel reporting, lookups and data analysis
• Experience in high-volume/shared services environments preferred
• Sage Intacct experience is highly desirable
• Strong communication across departments

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day AP operations and support the AP Manager
• Mentor and develop AP staff; promote accountability and best practices
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements for efficiency and accuracy
• Analyze workflows, resolve escalated invoice/payments issues with other teams
• Assist with month-end activities, reconciliations, vendor maintenance and payments
• Support training initiatives and establish consistent AP procedures
• Utilize reporting to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities

Skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Excel

Job description

Accounts Payable Lead

Houston, TX | Temp-to-Hire | $36.06 - $ 40.87/hr.

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing Houston-area organization to identify an experienced Accounts Payable Lead for a fast-moving temp-to-hire opportunity. This position is ideal for a hands-on AP professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and bringing structure to high-volume accounting environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary support resource to the Accounts Payable Manager and help guide day-to-day AP operations
• Mentor and develop a team of AP professionals while promoting accountability and best practices
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements that drive efficiency, accuracy, and timely vendor payments
• Analyze workflows, resolve escalated invoice and payment issues, and partner with operational teams to improve results
• Assist with month-end activities, account reconciliations, vendor maintenance, and payment processing
• Support training initiatives and help establish consistent procedures across the AP function
• Utilize reporting and data analysis to monitor performance and identify opportunities for improvement

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Accounts Payable experience with progressive responsibility
• Prior experience leading, mentoring, or supervising AP staff
• Demonstrated success improving processes, workflows, and operational controls
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting, lookups, and data analysis
• Experience working in high-volume or shared services environments preferred
• Sage Intacct experience is highly desirable
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across departments
• Degree preferred but not required

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Quick temp-to-hire process
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing AP organization
• Collaborative leadership team committed to strengthening processes and operations
• Competitive pay rate of $36.06 - $40.87 per hour

If you're an AP professional who thrives on solving problems, improving processes, and helping teams perform at a higher level, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay Details: $36.06 to $40.87 per hour

Search managed by: Laura Laminack

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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