Lead, Accounts Payable

Job Description

Job Description

Brixton is hiring for an Accounts Payable Lead ! This role is responsible for overseeing the full accounts payable function for Brixton’s US headquarters and three international subsidiaries. This role ensures accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, expense reimbursements, and month-end close activities while maintaining strong internal controls and vendor relationships.

This role will be based at our Carlsbad office, with an expectation of being onsite five days per week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Invoice & Payment Processing

• Process invoices and apply payments for US HQ and three international subsidiaries.
• Obtain proper approvals from department heads prior to payment execution.
• Initiate and process ACH and wire payment transactions through Wells Fargo CEO accurately and on time.

Vendor Management

• Own the end-to-end vendor relationship, including setup of new vendors, ongoing maintenance of vendor records, and updates to banking and contact information.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries, dispute resolution, and payment status communications.
• Ensure vendor records are accurate, complete, and compliant with internal controls; coordinate W-9 collection and maintain documentation for 1099 reporting.

Expense & Credit Card Management

• Analyze expense reports for accuracy and policy eligibility; obtain supporting documentation and prepare journal entries for corporate credit card spending via Ramp.
• Review, verify, and process employee reimbursement requests on a weekly basis

Month-End Close & GL Reconciliation

• Assist with month-end close by preparing and submitting AP-related journal entries to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Commissions

• Process monthly commissions to sales representatives accurately and on time.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 3-5 years of related accounts payable experience.
• CPA candidacy or additional accounting coursework is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, SUMIFS).
• Experience with ERP systems; strong knowledge of GL and month-end close processes.
• Familiarity with Wells Fargo CEO, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics Ax, and Blue Cherry systems preferred.
• Consumer goods / DTC industry experience required.

SALARY RANGE

The annual salary for this position is between $60,000 - $65,000. In accordance with applicable state laws, the range provided is Brixton's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location.

Brixton LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.