Senior Accounts Payable Operations Leader

Service Corporation International; Elmwood (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Jefferson Parish, LA, is seeking an experienced AP Operations Lead to oversee invoice processing and AP support. You will act as a senior escalation point for complex issues and collaborate with the AP Operations Manager to optimize workflows and controls.

Responsibilities include guiding team leads, monitoring SLAs, and driving process improvements across AP functions. Strong communication, analytical skills, and ERP proficiency are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable and reconciliation.
• Strong knowledge of invoice processing and AP procedures.
• Analytical problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Able to make sound operational decisions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience coordinating with multiple teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational leadership across AP Invoice Processing and AP Support.
• Serve as senior escalation point for complex invoice, payment, and reconciliation issues.
• Monitor workflow, SLAs, and priorities; assist with resource allocation.
• Partner with AP Operations Manager to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Provide leadership coverage in the manager's absence.
• Promote standard processes and internal controls across AP functions.
• Provide subject-matter guidance to Team Leads and AP associates.
• Drive reconciliation oversight and issue resolution with other departments.
• Monitor metrics and prepare AP reporting for leadership.
• Identify opportunities to streamline AP processes and implement improvements.

Skills

AP operations

Invoice processing

Reconciliation

Customer/vendor support

Excel

Communication skills

Process improvement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Service Corporation International in Jefferson Parish, LA, is seeking an experienced AP Operations Lead to oversee invoice processing and AP support. You will act as a senior escalation point for complex issues and collaborate with the AP Operations Manager to optimize workflows and controls.

Responsibilities include guiding team leads, monitoring SLAs, and driving process improvements across AP functions. Strong communication, analytical skills, and ERP proficiency are essential for success.