Accounts Payable Lead - Lead, Coach & Optimize AP

E2 Optics; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

BICSI training facilities

Job summary

E2 Optics is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to oversee invoice processing, enforce internal controls, and mentor a growing AP team in a fast-paced data-center tech environment.

The role emphasizes system expertise, process optimization, and collaboration with the AP Manager to align with department goals. A strong accounting background and leadership ability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Prior accounts payable experience preferred.
• Ability to analyze information, processes, and data.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to coach, train, and guide team members without direct supervisory authority.
• Knowledge of project-based accounting and experience managing accounting for multiple projects.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and requests through the accounts payable ticketing system to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Monitor ticket queues, identify bottlenecks, and assist in prioritizing workload to meet deadlines.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for accounts payable processes, systems, and policies.
• Coach and train accounts payable staff on workflows, ticketing tools, and best practices.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new accounts payable staff.
• Perform hands-on accounts payable processing, including invoice review, coding, matching, and payment support as needed.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, and training materials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Coaching / training

Accounting principles

Process improvement

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

E2 Optics is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to oversee invoice processing, enforce internal controls, and mentor a growing AP team in a fast-paced data-center tech environment.

The role emphasizes system expertise, process optimization, and collaboration with the AP Manager to align with department goals. A strong accounting background and leadership ability are essential for success.