Accounts Payable Team Lead – Process Excellence

NBMBAA; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Excellent retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Lead to guide day-to-day AP operations, ensure timely, accurate payments, and uphold strong internal controls. You will mentor the AP team, coordinate workflows, and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to drive process improvements.

Join a global healthcare leader committed to employee development, competitive benefits, and a culture that values excellence and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Accounts Payable or Procure-to-Pay experience.
• Experience coordinating workflows, training team members, or serving as a functional lead within an AP function.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working within ERP systems or financial management platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume transaction environments.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and interact professionally with vendors and stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret and apply established processes, controls, and policies while escalating issues when appropriate.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-entity business environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Accounts Payable team through training, coaching, workflow coordination, and day-to-day guidance.
• Coordinate daily AP operations to ensure service levels, compliance requirements, and business deadlines are met.
• Review and process vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding, approvals, and adherence to company policies.
• Oversee three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices while resolving discrepancies and exceptions.
• Execute and support ACH, wire, and check payment processes to ensure timely and accurate disbursements.
• Partner with business stakeholders to manage invoice approval workflows and resolve processing delays.
• Serve as an escalation point for vendor and internal stakeholder inquiries, helping resolve complex payment-related issues.
• Support vendor onboarding and maintenance activities while ensuring data accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
• Coordinate escheatment activities, including monitoring outstanding checks and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, reporting, and analysis.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and ensuring adherence to established controls and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, enhance efficiency, and elevate service delivery.

Skills

AP leadership

Three-way matching

Vendor management

Process improvement

Excel

ERP systems

Communication

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Lead to guide day-to-day AP operations, ensure timely, accurate payments, and uphold strong internal controls. You will mentor the AP team, coordinate workflows, and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to drive process improvements.

Join a global healthcare leader committed to employee development, competitive benefits, and a culture that values excellence and integrity.