Lead Accounts Payable Associate

To support the accounts payable function, the fully remote Lead Accounts Payable Associate will manage daily AP operations, provide training and quality assurance, and oversee complex vendor transactions while acting as the primary operational backup to the AP Supervisor. Key responsibilities Coordinate daily workflow and workload balancing across the AP team, monitoring service levels and escalating material risks Provide training and process guidance to AP team members, leading onboarding and quality assurance efforts Oversee complex full-cycle AP transactions, ensuring compliance with documentation and payment processing requirements Required qualifications Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience Five or more years of progressively responsible accounts payable or accounting operations experience, preferably in professional services Demonstrated experience managing complex full-cycle AP transactions and vendor issues Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word, along with experience in ERP and AP automation platforms Experience supporting month-end close, audits, and acquisition integration processes