Accounts Payable Lead

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to join a growing accounting team. This role is well suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can guide daily payables activity, support process improvements, and help maintain accurate financial operations in a fast-paced biotech manufacturing environment. The position works closely with accounting leadership and helps ensure timely payments, strong reporting, and effective coordination across the AP function.

Responsibilities:
• Direct daily accounts payable activities, helping ensure invoice processing is completed accurately and on schedule in a high-volume environment.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and workflow support for a small AP team, including coordinating coverage and prioritizing workloads.
• Review and process electronic payments, wire activity, vendor communications, and limited check disbursements with attention to accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare accounts payable reports, assist with month-end accruals, and contribute to year-end close activities and related reconciliations.
• Support compliance-related requests and partner with internal and external auditors by organizing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Assist with tax-related payables tasks, including use tax support, and contribute to cash application activities as needed.
• Administer corporate card and employee expense programs, including oversight of expense submissions through Concur and Clara.
• Maintain reliable AP records within the SAP S/4HANA environment and identify opportunities to strengthen reporting tools and spreadsheet efficiency through advanced Excel usage.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in accounts payable within a corporate, industrial, or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to manage large invoice volumes while maintaining strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience leading work, mentoring teammates, or coordinating AP workflows is preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP-based accounts payable processes; experience with SAP S/4HANA is highly valued.
• Strong Excel capabilities, including the ability to analyze data and improve reporting processes.
• Familiarity with audit support, financial controls, and compliance expectations in structured business environments.
• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and balance multiple priorities effectively.

Compensation

$75,500.00-$89,500.00 Yearly

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