Team Leader, Accounts Payable

Scorpion Therapeutics; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Lead Accounts Payable leader to oversee the full AP cycle, guide a high-performing AP team, and ensure accurate, timely vendor transactions. You will manage vendor relationships and support month-end close, while driving process improvements and SOX/tax compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance with 5+ years in AP, and hands-on ERP/AP automation experience. Leadership experience is preferred to guide the team effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent with 5+ years of AP experience.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and AP automation tools.
• Knowledge of 1099 reporting and tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full AP cycle
• Manage vendor relationships
• Support month-end close
• Implement process improvements
• Ensure SOX and tax compliance
• Prepare AP reports

Skills

Leadership experience

1099 reporting

Tax regulations knowledge

SOX compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

AP automation tools

Job description

Role:

Lead Accounts Payable operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant vendor transactions; serve as a subject matter expert and guide AP team.

Responsibilities:

• oversee full AP cycle
• manage vendor relationships
• support month-end close
• implement process improvements
• ensure SOX and tax compliance
• and prepare AP reports.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent with 5+ years of AP experience
• proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and AP automation tools
• knowledge of 1099 reporting and tax regulations.

Preferred:

2+ years in a leadership role.

High-Value:

• financial operations
• compliance (SOX, tax)
• AP automation
• process enhancements.

WorkSetup:

not specified; physical/technical requirements include extended computer use and physical exertion.