Accounts Payable Lead - Automation & Operations

Talent Wave Associates; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Wave Associates is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Leader to oversee full-cycle AP processes in a high-volume environment. You will ensure accurate invoice processing, drive automation, and collaborate with Procurement, Receiving, and Operations to resolve issues.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience with AP automation tools (Tipalti, Stampli, AvidXchange, Coupa, SAP Concur), and a track record in manufacturing or distribution settings.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in accounts payable or related field.
• Experience in a $100M organization is preferred.
• Background in manufacturing, distribution, or consumer products is a plus.
• Strong PO-based invoicing, vendor reconciliations, and payments knowledge.
• Proficient with Excel or Google Sheets.
• Experience with AP automation tools and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle AP operations from invoice processing to payments.
• Handle high-volume invoicing, PO and non-PO invoices.
• Perform three-way matching of PO, receipts, and invoices.
• Maintain and enhance AP automation systems.
• Reconcile AP subledger with the general ledger.
• Resolve discrepancies via vendor statement reconciliation.
• Communicate with vendors on payments and inquiries.
• Support year-end 1099 prep and vendor documentation.
• Identify and report use tax; assist with AP accruals.
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis; ensure internal controls.

Skills

Accounts payable

Leadership

Excel/Sheets

Vendor reconciliation

AP automation

Three-way matching

Time management

Tools

Tipalti

Stampli

AvidXchange

Coupa

SAP Concur

Oracle

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Job description

Talent Wave Associates is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Leader to oversee full-cycle AP processes in a high-volume environment. You will ensure accurate invoice processing, drive automation, and collaborate with Procurement, Receiving, and Operations to resolve issues.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience with AP automation tools (Tipalti, Stampli, AvidXchange, Coupa, SAP Concur), and a track record in manufacturing or distribution settings.