Implementation Lead - Accounts Payable

Job DetailExperience Level Mid LevelDegree Type Bachelor of Science (BS)Employment Full TimeWorking Type HybridJob Reference 0000020459Salary Type AnnuallyIndustry FinTechSelling Points Drive impactful AP implementations, enhancing operational workflows and efficiency. Leverage ERP expertise to deliver tailored solutions to clients. Elevate AP processes with innovative AI-powered technologies.Job DescriptionImplementation Lead – Accounts Payable OverviewThe Implementation Lead – Accounts Payable oversees end-to-end client delivery and product implementation for AP solutions.Collaborates with Accounts Payable teams to ensure seamless integration and operational success.Manages project lifecycle including discovery, configuration, testing, go-live, and hypercare phases.Acts as a client-facing consultant and hands-on operator for AP implementations.Utilizes deep AP domain expertise to design and execute implementation strategies.Leverages ERP familiarity and operational workflow knowledge to optimize solutions.Supports clients in adopting AI-powered workflows to enhance AP processes.Contributes to building reusable implementation playbooks for streamlined onboarding.Ensures high standards of precision and accuracy in AP operations.Implementation Lead – Accounts Payable Key Responsibilities & DutiesLead customer implementations from kickoff to go-live, managing project plans and milestones.Conduct discovery sessions with AP teams to document current-state processes and design solutions.Configure AP solutions to meet customer requirements, including vendor data and approval hierarchies.Validate workflows through testing and user acceptance testing (UAT).Train AP teams to ensure confidence and self-sufficiency at go-live.Manage post-go-live stabilization and resolve issues during hypercare.Collaborate with internal teams to share customer feedback and inform product roadmaps.Develop reusable implementation playbooks to improve delivery efficiency.Ensure adherence to high standards of accuracy and precision in AP processes.Implementation Lead – Accounts Payable Job RequirementsBachelor of Science (BS) degree required.4+ years of experience in AP operations, P2P software implementation, or delivery roles.Deep knowledge of AP processes including invoice ingestion, PO matching, and payment workflows.Hands-on experience with AP automation or ERP-adjacent solutions.Familiarity with ERP systems like NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, and QuickBooks.Proficiency in Excel for data validation and reconciliation tasks.Strong project management skills to handle multiple implementations simultaneously.Effective communication skills to engage with AP clerks, managers, and CFOs.Curiosity about AI-powered workflows and willingness to learn.