Accounts Payable Lead - Logistics & Fleet Operations

Vaco Recruiter Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Accounts Payable Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounts payable function while managing a team of two Accounts Payable Specialists in Louisville, KY.

You will ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, reconciliations, and compliance with internal controls, partnering with operations, fleet management, and leadership to support efficient financial processes in a fast-paced transportation services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of accounts payable experience required.
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
• Experience in transportation, logistics, fleet services, or related industry preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice receipt, coding, approval routing, and payment processing.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and develop a team of two Accounts Payable employees.
• Review and approve payment batches, ACH transactions, wire transfers, and check runs.
• Monitor accounts payable aging and ensure vendor obligations are met within payment terms.
• Resolve escalated invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
• Prepare accounts payable reports and metrics for management.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Accounts Payable Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounts payable function while managing a team of two Accounts Payable Specialists in Louisville, KY.

You will ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, reconciliations, and compliance with internal controls, partnering with operations, fleet management, and leadership to support efficient financial processes in a fast-paced transportation services environment.