Accounts Payable Lead

Accounting Career Consultants, ACC Construction, ACC Legal & HR Career Consultants; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to oversee the full-cycle accounts payable process and ensure compliance with policies. This role involves managing invoice processing, maintaining vendor relationships, and assisting with month-end closings. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment and has strong leadership and process improvement skills. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy enhancing accounting processes, this is an excellent opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in full-cycle accounts payable.
• Ability to manage vendor relationships.
• Strong analytical skills for data tracking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full-cycle accounts payable process.
• Review and process vendor invoices.
• Assist with month-end closing activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Process improvement skills

Excel proficiency

Job description

This Accounts Payable Lead role offers the opportunity to take on a key position within the accounting team while helping ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the accounts payable function. In this role, you will work closely with accounting leadership and cross-functional teams to maintain accurate financial records and support timely vendor payments. The position provides the chance to leverage your experience in full-cycle accounts payable while strengthening your leadership and process improvement skills. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, values attention to detail, and wants to contribute to improving accounting processes and efficiency.

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Lead is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounts payable process while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal policies. This position supports the accounting department by managing invoice processing, maintaining vendor relationships, and assisting with reporting and reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice receipt, coding, entry, approval workflows, and payment processing.
• Review and process vendor invoices to ensure accuracy, proper coding, and timely payment.
• Assist with the preparation and execution of weekly or bi-weekly payment runs (check, ACH, or wire).
• Maintain vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payment status, or account discrepancies.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any outstanding issues or discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts payable, including accruals and account reconciliations.
• Utilize Excel to track payables, analyze data, and support reporting needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes and implement efficiencies.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure proper documentation and approval for purchases and invoices.
• Provide guidance and support within the AP function and assist with additional accounting projects as needed.