Accounts Payable Team Lead

Accounts Payable Team Lead

Real people. Real service.

At SupplyHouse.com, we value every individual team member and cultivate a community where people come first. Led by our core values of Generosity, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and GRIT, we're dedicated to maintaining a supportive work environment that celebrates diversity and empowers everyone to reach their full potential. As an industry-leading e-commerce company specializing in HVAC, plumbing, heating, and electrical supplies since 2004, we strive to foster growth while providing the best possible experience for our customers.

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Team Lead to join our Accounting team. This individual will report into our Accounts Payable Manager and oversee the daily operations of our Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments while resolving discrepancies and maintaining strong vendor relationships. This role will lead and support the Accounts Payable team, ensure compliance with company policies and financial controls, and collaborate with internal partners to improve processes, support month-end close activities, and drive operational efficiency. If you enjoy leading and developing teams, and are excited to contribute to an efficient and accurate Accounts Payable function, we'd love to hear from you!

This remote position is open to individuals who live in, or are open to relocating to, the following states: Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.

This position requires travel to our headquarters in Melville, NY three times per year for internal meetings and team building activities. We reimburse reasonable and necessary travel expenses, and you're also welcome to work on-site anytime beyond these visits our doors are always open.

Role Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Remote

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with time zone flexibility

Base Salary: The expected starting salary for the position is $69,100 to $86,400 within a full position range of $69,100 to $103,700 annually. This range reflects the long-term earning potential for the role. Our starting pay practice is the minimum to middle portion of the range, depending on experience, qualifications, and internal equity, consistent with applicable law and it is rare for a new hire to start above the midpoint.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Accounts Payable team members by answering any questions, handling their timecards, having check-ins based on the bimonthly schedule
• Identify training opportunities to enhance team knowledge and performance
• Assess behaviors and coach direct reports on acting as role models of GRIT and cultural values across the team
• Set objectives and provide skillful coaching to team members that enables achievement of team, department, and functional goals
• Communicate updates, weekly stats, and other important information to the team
• Complete annual reviews with each team member
• Attend and lead meetings with internal teams and external parties such as suppliers
• Ensure weekly payment runs are accurate and completed
• Set up payments as needed for review to support team
• Review payments to check for accuracy and completeness
• Review vendor statements monthly to ensure accounts are kept up to date
• Prepare monthly AP reporting and insights and delegate action items among the team for resolution
• Recognize purchase order trends and opportunities for discounts
• Effectively work with various internal and external parties to resolve more complex issues
• Manage data entry and reporting in NetSuite
• Respond to all coworkers inquiries in a professional and timely manner
• All other responsibilities as assigned by the SupplyHouse leadership team

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree
• 2+ years of Accounts Payable or Accounting experience
• 2+ years of leadership experience
• Proficient data entry skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Pleasant and personable demeanor
• Understanding of how the movement of inventory affects account balances
• Understanding of the impact of vendor invoices and credits to different general ledger accounts
• Willingness to try and suggest new processes, provide feedback and communicate effectively seeking to understand to provide thoughtful solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business

Why work with us:

• We have awesome benefits We offer a wide variety of benefits to help support you and your loved ones. These include:
• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance options
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Company-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability
• Discounted auto, home, and pet insurance programs
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Confidential mental health, financial planning, and legal support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-provided equipment and one-time $250 work from home stipend
• $750 annual professional development budget
• $25 monthly Grubhub credit
• Company rewards and recognition program
• And more!
• We empower ownership We all contribute to our success and we all share in it. Our Ownership for All program ensures each SupplyHouse team member will benefit financially from the company's growth and accomplishments.
• We promote work-life balance We value your time and encourage a healthy separation between your professional and personal life to feel refreshed and recharged. Look out for our wellness initiatives and ask about our Flex-Time Policy!
• We support growth We encourage you to embrace continuous learning and take on new challenges. In an exciting and evolving industry, we provide opportunities for career growth through our annual merit and bonus opportunities, hands-on training, diversity and inclusion initiatives, internal mobility options, and professional development budget.
• We give back We live and breathe our core value, Generosity, by giving back to the trades and organizations around the world. We make a difference through donation drives, employee-nominated contributions, support for non-profit organizations, Volunteer Paid Time Off, and more.
• We listen We value hearing from our employees. Everyone has a voice, and we encourage you to use it! We actively elicit feedback through our monthly town halls, regular 1:1 check-ins, employee listening initiatives, and company-wide ideas form to incorporate suggestions and ensure our team enjoys coming to work every day.