Sr. Accounts Payable

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. in Chandler, AZ seeks an experienced Lead Accounts Payable Specialist for onsite, full-time work. You will own end-to-end AP activities, process payments, research vendor accounts, and support month-end close with accuracy and timeliness.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in high-volume AP, advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), and experience with ERP systems to drive process improvements and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Accounts Payable experience in a high volume environment.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.
• Experience processing large volumes of transactions with accuracy.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and reconciliations.
• Experience working with ERP or accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable process, including invoice review and payment processing.
• Process and reconcile a high volume of vendor payments via check, ACH, wire, and credit card.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies and outstanding vendor balances.
• Perform detailed payment research and liaise with vendors and internal departments to resolve issues.
• Reconcile accounts payable activity and assist with month end close and subsidiary ledgers.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Excel (Pivot Tables,VLOOKUP)

Vendor account analysis

High volume processing

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Lead Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Chandler, AZ (Onsite, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM)
Compensation: $58,000 to $63,000 DOE

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional who thrives in a high volume environment and enjoys digging into complex payment issues. This role will be responsible for full cycle AP activities, payment processing, account research, vendor support, reconciliation work, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail oriented, and comfortable managing large volumes of transactions while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable process, including invoice review, payment processing, and vendor account maintenance.
• Process and reconcile a high volume of vendor payments through check, ACH, wire, and credit card transactions.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, unapplied payments, outstanding vendor balances, and other exceptions.
• Perform detailed payment research and work directly with vendors and internal departments to resolve issues promptly.
• Review payment batches for accuracy and ensure all approvals and supporting documentation are complete prior to disbursement.
• Monitor invoice workflow queues and follow up on items requiring action to support timely payment processing.
• Research and process payment reversals, voids, stop payments, and related adjustments.
• Reconcile accounts payable activity and assist with month end close responsibilities, including subsidiary ledger maintenance and account reviews.
• Use Excel to analyze payment data, identify trends, track exceptions, and prepare reporting.
• Support KPI reporting, audit requests, and internal controls initiatives to maintain compliance and accuracy.
• Partner with team members to identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency.
• Assist with special projects, reporting requests, and other accounting support functions as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recent Accounts Payable experience in a high volume environment.
• Strong experience conducting payment research, discrepancy resolution, and vendor account analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.
• Experience processing large transaction volumes while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, reconciliations, and accounting fundamentals.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact professionally with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Experience working with ERP or accounting systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional accounting coursework is a plus.

Ideal Background

This position is a strong fit for an AP professional who enjoys solving payment issues, working with large data sets, and taking ownership of accounts payable activities from invoice processing through payment resolution. Success in this role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast paced, high transaction environment.

Pay Details: $58,000.00 to $63,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.