Accounts Payable Team Lead

SupplyHouse.com; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SupplyHouse.com is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Lead to oversee the AP function, ensuring accurate invoice processing and timely payments while managing the AP team and maintaining strong vendor relationships.

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will drive month-end close activities, refine processes, review payments, and provide AP insights. The role requires leadership experience and deep AP knowledge, with a focus on GRIT and cultural values.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable or Accounting experience.
• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Proficient data entry skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of how the movement of inventory affects account balances.
• Understanding of the impact of vendor invoices and credits to different general ledger accounts.
• Willingness to try and suggest new processes, provide feedback and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily AP operations and lead the AP team.
• Ensure accurate, timely invoice processing and payments; resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and review vendor statements.
• Support month-end close activities and process improvements.
• Prepare AP reporting and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Coach team members and align performance with GRIT values.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Leadership

Data entry

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Inventory movement

Vendor invoices

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

At SupplyHouse.com, we value every individual team member and cultivate a community where people come first. Led by our core values of Generosity, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and GRIT, we’re dedicated to maintaining a supportive work environment that celebrates diversity and empowers everyone to reach their full potential. As an industry-leading e-commerce company specializing in HVAC, plumbing, heating, and electrical supplies since 2004, we strive to foster growth while providing the best possible experience for our customers.

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Team Lead to join our Accounting team.

This individual will report into our Accounts Payable Manager and oversee the daily operations of our Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments while resolving discrepancies and maintaining strong vendor relationships. This role will lead and support the Accounts Payable team, ensure compliance with company policies and financial controls, and collaborate with internal partners to improve processes, support month-end close activities, and drive operational efficiency. Lead Accounts Payable team members by answering any questions, handling their timecards, having check-ins based on the bimonthly schedule Identify training opportunities to enhance team knowledge and performance Assess behaviors and coach direct reports on acting as role models of GRIT and cultural values across the team Set objectives and provide skillful coaching to team members that enables achievement of team, department, and functional goals Communicate updates, weekly stats, and other important information to the team Complete annual reviews with each team member Attend and lead meetings with internal teams and external parties such as suppliers Ensure weekly payment runs are accurate and completed Set up payments as needed for review to support team Review payments to check for accuracy and completeness Review vendor statements monthly to ensure accounts are kept up to date Prepare monthly AP reporting and insights and delegate action items among the team for resolution Recognize purchase order trends and opportunities for discounts Effectively work with various internal and external parties to resolve more complex issues Manage data entry and reporting in NetSuite Respond to all coworkers inquiries in a professional and timely manner All other responsibilities as assigned by the SupplyHouse leadership team.

Bachelors degree 2+ years of Accounts Payable or Accounting experience 2+ years of leadership experience Proficient data entry skills Strong attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills Pleasant and personable demeanor Understanding of how the movement of inventory affects account balances Understanding of the impact of vendor invoices and credits to different general ledger accounts Willingness to try and suggest new processes, provide feedback and communicate effectively seeking to understand to provide thoughtful solutions Preferred: Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business