Accounts Payable Lead: Process Owner and Cross-Team Partner

Accounting Career Consultants; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Career Consultants in Missouri is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to own day-to-day AP activities, ensure timely invoice processing, and maintain accurate vendor records.

You will collaborate across departments, support month-end close, and look for process improvements. NetSuite experience is especially valuable for contributing quickly. This is a full-time, on-site role requiring 3+ years of AP experience and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, payment processing, vendor reconciliations, and account maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to review financial information, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounts payable activities and help ensure invoices are processed accurately and within established timelines.
• Review, code, and process invoices in accordance with company policies and approval procedures.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders, receipts, contracts, and other supporting documentation as applicable.
• Review invoice coding and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Process vendor payments, including check, ACH, wire, and other payment methods.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and assist with vendor setup and updates.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve invoice, payment, and account discrepancies.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding balances or discrepancies.
• Monitor accounts payable aging and follow up on items requiring resolution.
• Prepare AP-related reports and provide information to support cash management and financial reporting.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including AP reconciliations and accruals.
• Maintain accurate AP documentation and records for internal and external audit purposes.
• Review transactions for appropriate approvals and compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, workflow, controls, and efficiency.
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of AP procedures and best practices.
• Serve as a resource for other team members regarding AP processes and systems.
• Collaborate with purchasing, operations, finance, and other departments to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Utilize accounting software and Microsoft Excel to maintain records, analyze information, and prepare reports.
• Perform other accounting and AP-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Accounts payable

NetSuite

Excel

Vendor management

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounting Career Consultants in Missouri is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to own day-to-day AP activities, ensure timely invoice processing, and maintain accurate vendor records.

You will collaborate across departments, support month-end close, and look for process improvements. NetSuite experience is especially valuable for contributing quickly. This is a full-time, on-site role requiring 3+ years of AP experience and strong Excel skills.