Accounts Payable Team Lead: Process & Vendor Excellence

Abbott Laboratories; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Kansas City seeks an Accounts Payable Team Lead to guide day-to-day AP operations, ensure timely, accurate payments, and uphold strong financial controls.

You will train and mentor the AP staff, coordinate workflows with vendors and internal partners, and drive process improvements across a multi‑entity environment. This role offers broad exposure to the finance organization and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years in Accounts Payable or Procure-to-Pay.
• Experience leading AP workflows and training teammates.
• Strong Excel and ERP system experience.
• Detail oriented with excellent time management.
• Able to collaborate across multi-entity environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Accounts Payable team with training and guidance.
• Coordinate daily AP operations to meet service levels and deadlines.
• Review vendor invoices for accurate coding and approvals.
• Oversee three-way matching of POs, receipts, and invoices.
• Process ACH, wire, and checks for timely disbursements.
• Partner with stakeholders to manage invoice workflows and delays.
• Escalate complex payment issues and assist audits as needed.
• Support vendor onboarding and escheatment compliance.
• Assist month-end close with reconciliations and accruals.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

5+ years AP

Workflow coordination

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Kansas City seeks an Accounts Payable Team Lead to guide day-to-day AP operations, ensure timely, accurate payments, and uphold strong financial controls.

You will train and mentor the AP staff, coordinate workflows with vendors and internal partners, and drive process improvements across a multi‑entity environment. This role offers broad exposure to the finance organization and opportunities for career development.