Accounts Payable Lead

Job Summary: The Accounts Payable Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day Accounts Payable (A/P) operations for a leader in the outdoor industry. This role ensures accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and payments, and employee expense reimbursements while maintaining strong internal controls and fostering positive supplier relationships. The A/P Supervisor will manage the A/P team, drive process improvements, support month-end close activities, and help drive financial excellence across the organization.

The ideal candidate combines strong accounting knowledge with leadership skills and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment that supports products that inspire outdoor adventure.

Job Title: Accounts Payable Lead/Supervisor

Job ID: 76743

Pay Rate: $65k/yr + depending on experience

Job Location: Salt Lake County

Shift: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch

• Long term, temp to hire for the right candidate

Responsibilities: Applicants could be required to do any of the following:

• Supervise daily Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, payment runs, expense reports, and vendor maintenance.
• Ensure invoices are coded accurately and approved in accordance with company policies.
• Manage weekly check, ACH, wire, and credit card payment processes.
• Monitor A/P aging and ensure timely payment of vendors and suppliers.
• Review and reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Lead, train, mentor, and develop Accounts Payable staff.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Reconcile A/P subledger to the general ledger.
• Assist with accruals related to inventory purchases, freight, trade vendors, and operating expenses.
• Assist accounting leadership with audits and financial reporting requests.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, freight providers, and service vendors.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Supply Chain, Distribution, Retail, and Operations teams to resolve invoice and receiving discrepancies.
• Support vendor onboarding and maintain vendor documentation, including W-9s and tax information.
• Support ERP system enhancements and A/P workflow improvements.
• Maintain accurate and organized A/P records and documentation.
• Familiarity with multi-entity or multi-location accounting environments.
• Knowledge of sales and use tax regulations and 1099 reporting requirements.

Qualifications :

• Required: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Preferred: 5+ years of progressive A/P experience including 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience in the outdoor industry, consumer goods, sporting goods, apparel, or wholesale distribution.
• Exceptional Interpersonal skills, a collaborative style, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work effectively within time constraints.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict management skills, with the ability to work across multiple departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including strong Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Financial and ERP systems with a strong preference for Dynamics 365 Business Central experience.