Accounts Payable Specialist Lead

About the Role

We’re hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist Lead at our Corporate Headquarters in Columbia, MO. This role manages all accounts payable transactions, including processing invoices, resolving disputes, requesting vendor credits, reconciling credit card accounts, preparing vendor payments, and creating client invoices. You’ll train and assist Accounts Payable Specialists, develop training programs, prepare monthly reconciliations using advanced Excel/Google Sheets functions, enter journal entries, and provide backup to AP Supervisors. The role requires communicating with internal and external contacts regarding AP matters.

Responsibilities

• Enter and balance accounts payable transactions
• Assist with various accounting team projects
• Support Finance and Accounting teams with recurring monthly spreadsheets using Excel, Google Sheets, Pivot tables, and Vlookups
• Assist Financial administrators as needed
• Process accounts payable transactions
• Post all invoices into the accounting system
• Handle and resolve disputed invoices
• Request credits from vendors and reconcile company credit card accounts
• Prepare and reconcile vendor payments and create client invoices
• Develop and perform training programs in areas of specific subject matters
• Train new hires and assist with day-to-day questions from Accounts Payable Specialists
• Enter journal entries to reclass expenses as necessary
• Provide backup to AP Supervisors as needed
• Communicate with internal and external contacts regarding all matters of Accounts Payable

About You

You want to be part of a team that’s transforming an industry to make it safer, more secure, and more productive. You bring grit, heart, and humility to your work and are excited about growing within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. We’re looking for people who:

• See challenges as opportunities
• Embrace change and continuous improvement
• Bring energy, effort, and optimism every day

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong foundation in spreadsheets (Pivot tables, filters, formulas) using Excel and Google Sheets
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to communicate clearly with senior management
• Ability to function as a team player

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in accounting or a relevant field
• At least 2 years of experience in finance and/or accounting

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) + company match
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
• Company events, food truck nights
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

Why EquipmentShare?

We’re a people-first company powered by cutting-edge technology. Our proprietary T3 platform supports your work, making your job easier, safer, and more connected. We’re a team of problem-solvers, go-getters, and builders who take pride in doing meaningful work and want to be part of building something special.