Accounts Payable Team Lead

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Team Lead to oversee daily payables operations in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who can guide a team, maintain accurate financial records, and support timely vendor payments. The successful candidate will bring strong process knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to improve efficiency while upholding accounting standards.

Responsibilities:
• Lead day-to-day accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices are reviewed, coded, and processed accurately and on schedule.
• Supervise and support AP staff by assigning work, answering questions, and promoting consistent performance across the team.
• Manage payment cycles, including check disbursements and ACH transactions, while maintaining proper documentation and approvals.
• Review invoice coding and expense allocations to confirm alignment with company policies and general accounting principles.
• Monitor vendor accounts, resolve payment discrepancies, and respond to inquiries in a prompt and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records within Sage Intacct and help strengthen workflows that improve efficiency and control.
• Partner with internal departments to address invoice issues, streamline approvals, and support month-end close activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is REQUIRED.

• 2+ years of experience leading or supervising accounts payable operations.

• Strong knowledge of invoice coding, payment processing, check runs, and ACH transactions.

• Solid understanding of GAAP and standard accounting controls related to payables.

• Proficiency with Sage Intacct is REQUIRED.