Accounts Payable Lead

About the role

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Lead to oversee payment operations and support day-to-day financial accuracy in San Antonio, Texas. This position combines hands-on accounts payable work with treasury coordination, vendor support, and team guidance. The ideal candidate brings strong process knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to partner effectively with internal stakeholders across finance and operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices and employee expense submissions are processed accurately and within established timelines.
• Examine and approve expense reports for policy adherence while addressing exceptions or missing documentation as needed.
• Reconcile payables activity, maintain current vendor data, and investigate discrepancies to support reliable financial records.
• Handle daily treasury-related tasks such as monitoring cash activity, preparing reporting, and assisting with bank account reconciliations.
• Coordinate vendor setup and compliance documentation while serving as a point of contact for payment questions and issue resolution.
• Act as the primary internal resource for Concur Expense and Invoice, including user support, troubleshooting, and guidance on best practices.
• Oversee company expense program activity in Concur and help ensure consistent use of invoice and reimbursement workflows.
• Lead, coach, and support one direct report, while providing ongoing direction to entry-level team members involved in accounts payable work.
• Contribute to broader accounting operations through journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, administrative support, and collaboration on financial reporting needs.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting function.
• Demonstrated knowledge of full-cycle AP processing, including invoice coding, payment processing, and expense reimbursement review.
• Experience managing check runs and electronic payments, including ACH transactions.
• Familiarity with account reconciliations, vendor record maintenance, and resolving invoice or payment discrepancies.
• Hands-on experience using expense and invoice management platforms, preferably Concur.
• Ability to supervise or mentor team members and provide clear day-to-day guidance.
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.