Accounts Payable Lead

A large company in the Tacoma area is partnering with LHH to identify a temporary to hire Accounts Payable Lead for their team. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of AP experience and have at least a year of previous supervisory or proven leadership experience. This role will handle transactional AP tasks but will also be the escalation point for any vendor issues. Also, there will be various projects that the leadership team is looking to have this person assist with as well. This position is a role that is fully in office with free parking.
Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payment runs
• Supervise, train, and support AP team members
• Review team workload and ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time
• Resolve vendor inquiries, payment discrepancies, and escalated AP issues
• Review vendor statements and oversee account reconciliations
• Maintain accurate vendor records, W-9 documentation, and payment information
• Assist with month-end close, AP accruals, and general ledger reconciliations
• Monitor AP controls, policies, and approval procedures
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and workflow efficiency
• Partner with accounting, purchasing, and other departments to resolve invoice and payment issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of accounts payable experience, preferably in a high-volume environment

• Previous AP supervisory or team lead experience required
• Experience training, coaching, and delegating work to AP staff
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and accounting principles
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
• Strong reconciliation, research, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Pay Details: $36.00 to $39.00 per hour

Search managed by: Brittany Cona

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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