[Remote] Senior Accounts Payable Lead

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. They are seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Lead to support high-volume payables operations, overseeing invoice processing and payment activities while ensuring accuracy and timeliness across the function.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounts payable activities to ensure invoices are reviewed, coded, and processed accurately within established timelines
• Lead the preparation and execution of check runs and electronic payments, including ACH transactions, while maintaining proper documentation and controls
• Review invoice coding for completeness and alignment with company policies, resolving discrepancies with internal stakeholders as needed
• Monitor payment schedules and vendor balances to help ensure obligations are met on time and account records remain accurate
• Support process consistency across the AP function by identifying issues, escalating exceptions, and helping improve workflow efficiency
• Maintain organized financial records and payment support files to assist with audits, reporting, and month-end close activities
• Partner with accounting and business teams to address invoice questions, payment inquiries, and outstanding items in a timely manner
• Proven experience in accounts payable, including responsibility for high-volume invoice processing and payment execution
• Background in a lead or supervisory AP capacity with the ability to guide daily priorities and maintain operational accuracy
• Hands-on experience coding invoices and reviewing supporting documentation for completeness and correctness
• Practical knowledge of check runs and ACH payment processing within a controlled financial environment
• Experience using Sage Intacct for accounts payable or related accounting functions
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with vendors and internal departments

Skills

• Proven experience in accounts payable, including responsibility for high-volume invoice processing and payment execution
• Background in a lead or supervisory AP capacity with the ability to guide daily priorities and maintain operational accuracy
• Hands-on experience coding invoices and reviewing supporting documentation for completeness and correctness
• Practical knowledge of check runs and ACH payment processing within a controlled financial environment
• Experience using Sage Intacct for accounts payable or related accounting functions
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with vendors and internal departments

Benefits

• Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

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