Accounts Payable Lead

About the Role

Are you an Accounts Payable professional who enjoys leading processes, resolving complex issues, and partnering across teams rather than spending your day on high-volume data entry? This is an opportunity to join a high-performing, collaborative accounting team where your expertise will influence financial accuracy, process improvements, and operational success. As our Accounts Payable Lead, you'll serve as the go-to resource for AP operations, vendor relationships, expense management, and process optimization while working alongside a tenured team in an innovative, fast-growing organization.

• Lead and improve AP processes instead of just processing transactions
• Partner directly with leadership and cross-functional teams
• Play a key role in a collaborative, highly visible accounting department
• Work with modern tools including Microsoft Dynamics 365, Medius, Navan, and Excel
• Join a growing organization where attention to detail and excellence are truly valued

Responsibilities

• Review and approve AP invoices, corporate credit card transactions, and employee expense reports for accuracy, coding, approvals, and policy compliance.
• Serve as the primary resource for accounts payable operations, providing guidance and support for complex invoice, vendor, and payment issues.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment concerns, and vendor account issues.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships through professional communication and timely resolution of inquiries.
• Partner closely with Purchasing and Receiving teams to support three-way matching and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and support compliance with GAAP and DCAA requirements.
• Oversee corporate credit card activity and identify out-of-policy expenses.
• Serve as the lead administrator for Navan, managing travel and expense activity and general ledger integration.
• Support customer billing and additional accounting functions as needed.
• Utilize Medius and Microsoft Dynamics 365 to support efficient AP workflows and financial accuracy.
• Act as a resource for employees regarding timesheets, PTO balances, payroll questions, and accounting-related inquiries.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities that increase efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.

Requirements

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience, including three-way matching.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Experience reviewing invoices, processing transactions, and performing reconciliations.
• Experience managing expense reports and corporate credit card programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to thrive in a role focused on oversight, troubleshooting, and process improvement.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of GAAP principles and experience supporting compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Experience with Medius AP automation software.
• Familiarity with Navan or similar travel and expense platforms.
• SharePoint experience.
• Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Desire for continued professional growth and development within accounting and finance.

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite opportunity at a secure facility supporting cutting-edge Department of Defense programs. You'll join a small, experienced, and highly collaborative accounting team known for its open-door culture, strong teamwork, and commitment to excellence. This environment is ideal for professionals who enjoy solving problems, supporting colleagues, improving processes, and contributing to a growing organization focused on innovation and operational excellence.

Technology You'll Use

• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Medius
• Navan
• Microsoft Excel
• SharePoint

Pay

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $41.83/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a Contract to Hire, fully onsite position based in Longmont, CO.