Accounts Payable Lead — Process & Vendor Relations

Vintners Distributors Inc; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee and fuel discounts

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

Vintners Distributors, Inc. in Union City, CA, is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to oversee daily AP workflows, guide AP staff, and ensure accurate invoice processing. This exempt position reports to the CFO and is based at our corporate headquarters.

The role requires 5–7 years in AP, strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency in Excel, and a drive to improve processes and internal controls while maintaining vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in accounts payable operations.
• Experience guiding AP staff; supervisory experience not required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, hands-on, deadline-driven with a strong sense of urgency.
• Proficient in Excel and other accounting tools.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices, expense reports, and payments for accuracy and timeliness.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal teams.
• Maintain vendor master records and payment schedules.
• Support coordination with outsourced vendors and monitor handoffs.
• Review AP subledgers and ensure timely posting.
• Suggest and implement AP workflow improvements.
• Manage workflow throughput, bottlenecks, and queue management.
• Enforce internal controls and AP close processes.
• Reconcile vendor statements and safeguard confidential data.
• Guide and support AP staff, set priorities and assign work.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Vintners Distributors, Inc. in Union City, CA, is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to oversee daily AP workflows, guide AP staff, and ensure accurate invoice processing. This exempt position reports to the CFO and is based at our corporate headquarters.

The role requires 5–7 years in AP, strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency in Excel, and a drive to improve processes and internal controls while maintaining vendor relationships.