Accounts Payable Lead – Team Builder & Process Optimizer

Locke Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Locke Solutions is seeking an AP Supervisor to lead the AP team and own the full-cycle accounts payable process in a fast-growing Houston environment. You will coach staff, resolve complex vendor and invoice issues, and ensure payments are accurate, timely, and compliant with policy.

Successful candidates bring 9+ years in AP with 3+ years supervising, strong ERP and Excel skills, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to drive operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum +9 years of progressive accounts payable experience, including 3+ years supervising or leading an AP team, preferably in manufacturing or construction.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, ERP systems, and financial controls.
• Intermediate Excel (VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, Pivot Tables, Data Cleaning/Analysis).
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities, with a customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead AP team and ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance with policies.
• Manage payment runs (ACH, checks, wires) and vendor relationships.
• Own month-end close, reconciliations and accruals; drive process improvements.

Skills

Accounts payable

Team leadership

Vendor management

Advanced Excel

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Locke Solutions is seeking an AP Supervisor to lead the AP team and own the full-cycle accounts payable process in a fast-growing Houston environment. You will coach staff, resolve complex vendor and invoice issues, and ensure payments are accurate, timely, and compliant with policy.

Successful candidates bring 9+ years in AP with 3+ years supervising, strong ERP and Excel skills, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to drive operational efficiency.