Accounts Payable Team Lead — Process Excellence & Leadership

ACCA Careers; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage for employees

Excellent retirement plan with high em

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefits (FreeU)

Global employer reputation

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 financial controls. You will coach the AP team and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.

The role requires a bachelor's in accounting/finance, at least 5 years in AP, Excel and ERP experience, and proven ability to manage multi-entity workflows, month-end close, audits, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years AP or Procure-to-Pay experience.
• Experience training team members or leading AP workflows.
• Strong Excel and ERP proficiency.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in high-volume env.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach AP team with training and day-to-day guidance.
• Coordinate daily AP operations to meet service levels and deadlines.
• Review vendor invoices, ensure proper coding and approvals.
• Oversee three-way matching of PO, receipts, invoices; resolve issues.
• Process ACH, wire, and checks for timely disbursements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on invoice approvals.
• Escalate vendor and stakeholder inquiries.
• Assist vendor onboarding and escheatment compliance.
• Support month-end close, reconciliations, reporting.
• Assist audits with documentation and internal controls.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Skills

AP experience

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-entity experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

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 financial controls. You will coach the AP team and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.

The role requires a bachelor's in accounting/finance, at least 5 years in AP, Excel and ERP experience, and proven ability to manage multi-entity workflows, month-end close, audits, and process improvements.