Accounts Payable Lead

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to support a wholesale distribution organization in Bellevue, Washington. This Contract position is suited for a senior-level candidate who can guide day-to-day payables activity in a fast-paced, high-volume setting while promoting accuracy, timeliness, and strong financial controls. The role serves as a key escalation point for complex payment matters and helps strengthen accounts payable operations through oversight, reconciliation support, and process improvement.

Responsibilities:
• Direct daily accounts payable activities to ensure invoices, payments, and vendor obligations are handled accurately and within established deadlines
• Review invoice coding and account assignments to maintain proper expense classification and alignment with company policies
• Coordinate ACH payments and check disbursement cycles, confirming completeness, accuracy, and timely release of funds
• Act as the primary escalation resource for unresolved payables issues, vendor inquiries, and exceptions requiring senior-level review
• Partner with outsourced or shared services teams to monitor service quality, resolve processing gaps, and maintain smooth workflow execution
• Perform and support reconciliations related to vendor accounts, payment activity, and outstanding items to reduce discrepancies
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable procedures, controls, and efficiency within a high-volume operational environment
• Assist with accounts payable activities tied to accounting system updates or process changes when needed, ensuring continuity and compliance• Demonstrated experience leading or overseeing accounts payable operations in a high-volume business environment
• Strong knowledge of invoice review, account coding, and expense classification within established financial controls
• Hands-on experience managing ACH transactions, check runs, and other vendor payment processes
• Ability to investigate discrepancies, resolve payment issues, and support accurate account reconciliations
• Familiarity with working alongside outsourced or shared services accounts payable teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Great Plains Accounting and related accounts payable processing tools
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision