AP Team Lead

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 is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, You Can Do Work That Matters, Grow, And Learn, Care For Yourself And Family, Be Your True Self And Live a Full Life. You’ll Also Have Access To

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Join Abbott Rapid Diagnostics as an Accounts Payable Team Lead, where you will play a critical role in leading day-to-day accounts payable operations and ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payment processing. This position serves as a key resource for the AP team, driving operational excellence, supporting process improvements, and partnering with stakeholders across the organization to deliver exceptional service and maintain strong financial controls.

What You'll Work On

• 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.

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing leadership, guidance, and workflow coordination within an Accounts Payable team.
• Experience supporting payment processing activities, including ACH, wire, and check disbursements.
• Knowledge of purchase order processes, three-way matching, and invoice approval workflows.
• Experience supporting audits, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Demonstrated success identifying and implementing process improvements within Accounts Payable or shared services environments.
• Experience working in a highly regulated, compliance-driven organization.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

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The base pay for this position is $22.45 – $44.85 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.