Accounts Payable Specialist/Team Lead
Position Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist / Team Lead with 5+ years of accounts payable experience, ideally including experience leading or mentoring an AP team. This individual will play a key role in managing the day-to-day accounts payable function, improving processes, researching discrepancies, and ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing. Healthcare industry experience is strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who takes initiative to investigate issues, identify root causes, and drive resolutions while maintaining strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and support daily accounts payable operations, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and timely.
Review, code, and approve invoices for proper general ledger allocation, departmental coding, and supporting documentation.
Lead or assist in managing AP workflows, providing guidance and support to team members as needed.
Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, vendor inquiries, and other AP-related challenges.
Gather, review, and maintain documentation required for vendor setup, including W-9s, banking information, and other compliance requirements.
Identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
Partner with internal departments and vendors to resolve issues and ensure smooth payment processing.
Maintain organized vendor files, invoice records, and supporting documentation.
Assist with month-end close activities, reconciliations, reporting, and audit support as needed.

Qualifications

5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience required.
Previous experience leading, supervising, or mentoring an accounts payable team strongly preferred.
Healthcare industry experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to independently research issues, solve problems, and drive resolutions with minimal supervision.
Strong understanding of AP processes, invoice coding, vendor management, and internal controls.
Experience working with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience is a plus.
Experience with Ramp, Stampli, Bill.com, or similar AP automation platforms is preferred.
Advanced attention to detail with strong organizational and follow-through skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business applications.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external vendors.

Work arrangement: initially Remote (local candidates) but hybrid by early 2027. Could transition to perm but not guaranteed.

Temporary AP Specialist / Team Lead