Accounts Payable Lead

The Accounts Payable Lead at Thompson Thrift plays a key role in ensuring accurate, timely accounts payable operations while providing day-to-day leadership, coaching, and support to the Accounting team.This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with strong accounts payable expertise who enjoys solving complex problems, improving processes, developing team members, and partnering across departments to support accurate financial operations.Why Thompson Thrift?Thompson Thrift is an integrated, full-service real estate company engaged in the development, construction, leasing, and management of high-quality multifamily communities nationwide. We’re committed to building exceptional places — and developing the people who make them possible.At Thompson Thrift, you’ll find:Values-Driven Culture: Excellence, Service, and Leadership guide everything we doCareer Growth: Training, mentorship, and long-term development opportunitiesWork-Life Support: Competitive benefits, flexibility, and wellness programsReal Impact: Hands-on involvement in industry-leading multifamily projectsYour Role as an Accounts Payable LeadAs an Accounts Payable Lead, you will serve as a subject matter expert while helping oversee the day-to-day work of the Accounting team. You’ll work alongside team members to ensure invoices, vendor records, payments, expense reports, corporate credit card activity, and related reconciliations are processed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with Thompson Thrift standards.This role combines hands-on accounts payable responsibilities with team leadership, problem resolution, process improvement, and internal controls. You’ll also support monthly close activities and collaborate with Construction Accountants, project management teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and maintain accurate financial information.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist with day-to-day supervision of Accounting team members, including work allocation, prioritization, and oversight of deliverablesCoach, train, and guide team members while supporting their ongoing professional growth and developmentServe as an accounts payable subject matter expert and resource for resolving invoice, vendor, expense, payment, and related accounting issuesOversee accounts payable invoice processing and payment activity to ensure accuracy, timely completion, appropriate approvals, and compliance with Company proceduresReview inventory invoices and ensure appropriate documentation, coding, approvals, and system records are maintainedCoordinate vendor setup and maintenance, including required documentation, compliance information, and communication with vendors and internal stakeholdersReview and coordinate Concur expense reports and corporate credit card processing and reconciliationPartner with Construction Accountants, project management, and other departments to research and resolve invoice, vendor, expense, and payment discrepanciesSupport monthly close activities, account reconciliations, financial reporting, year-end audit requirements, and requests from auditors and tax preparersReview accounts payable data and reporting for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate classificationSupport accounting, accounts payable, and expense-management systems, including integrations and routine troubleshootingIdentify opportunities to streamline accounts payable processes, improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and reduce errorsBuild collaborative relationships across Accounting and with internal stakeholders, vendors, and external business partnersAssist with special projects and additional accounting responsibilities as neededOur Ideal Candidate for this RoleEducationBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field of studyExperienceFive (5) years of accounting experience in a similar or progressively responsible roleSignificant experience with accounts payable, invoice processing, vendor management, payment processing, reconciliations, and related accounting functionsSkills & AttributesStrong knowledge of accounts payable processes, vendor administration, expense reporting, reconciliations, and internal controlsWorking knowledge of general accounting principles, the general ledger, and account and cost codingStrong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to research discrepancies and determine appropriate resolutionsDemonstrated leadership and coaching abilities, including assigning and prioritizing work, providing feedback and training, and supporting team developmentHigh attention to detail with a strong commitment to accounting accuracyExcellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesEffective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partnersAbility to organize, verify, classify, reconcile, and analyze financial dataProficiency with accounting, accounts payable, and expense-management systems, including system integrations and routine troubleshootingProficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to use reporting and automation tools to improve efficiencyDemonstrated ability to identify process improvements and support effective internal controlsSelf-driven, action-oriented, and intellectually curious, with sound judgment and accountability when addressing complex issuesCollaborative approach with the ability to build relationships, influence others, and communicate difficult issues constructivelyCommitment to excellence, service, leadership, integrity, and shared organizational goalsWhy This Role MattersThe Accounts Payable Lead helps strengthen the accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of Thompson Thrift’s accounting operations. By combining hands-on accounts payable expertise with team leadership, process improvement, and strong internal controls, this role helps ensure financial information is accurate and business partners receive the support they need.This is an opportunity to expand your leadership experience, develop Accounting team members, and make a meaningful impact on the financial processes supporting Thompson Thrift’s growing multifamily real estate and construction business.Use of AI in HiringThompson Thrift uses AI-assisted tools within our applicant tracking system to support parts of the recruiting process. These tools assist recruiters but do not make hiring decisions or independently determine candidate outcomes. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. 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