Accounts Payable Lead

Accounts Payable Lead

Vaco Indianapolis has partnered with a client in Muncie, IN in search of an AP Lead. This position will be working onsite in Muncie.

This is a full time, direct hire position. This position will have no direct reports or supervisory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support daily accounts payable activities to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for escalated AP issues, complex invoices, and vendor inquiries.
• Review invoice coding, approvals, and payment documentation for completeness and adherence to company policies.
• Assist with payment processing activities including ACH, wire transfers, checks, and employee reimbursements.
• Monitor AP workflows, aging reports, and processing queues to help maintain service level expectations.
• Partner with internal departments to resolve invoice discrepancies, purchase order mismatches, and payment issues.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and assist with implementation of efficiencies and automation initiatives.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, including W-9 documentation and tax-related information.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements.
• Provide training, onboarding assistance, and day-to-day guidance to AP staff as a senior team resource.
• Assist management with reporting, metrics tracking, and special projects as needed.

Determining compensation for this role at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.