Lead Sr Specialist, Acc Payabl

About the role

The Lead Senior Accounts Payable Specialist will oversee daily accounts payable operations and cash disbursement activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing in a high-volume environment. This position is responsible for monitoring invoice processing, vendor payments, P-Card and expense management, vendor setup and verification, and disbursements reconciliations. The role plays a key role in maintaining strong internal controls, supporting month-end close, and partnering with the Controller or other internal stakeholders. The Lead Senior AP Specialist will report to the Finance Manager and lead the AP team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure invoices are accurately processed and filed daily.
• Generate and process weekly payment runs, including paper checks, ACH, and wire payments.
• Perform monthly reconciliations related to cash and disbursement accounts.
• Oversee and manage corporate P-Card activity, including transaction reviews, compliance, and documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for expense-related questions.
• Manage new vendor setup and changes, including verification and required documentation.
• Support month-end close by ensuring AP transactions, accruals, and reconciliations are completed timely and accurately.
• Assist in developing new methods and practices to improve efficiency and maintain departmental production goals.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; some college or equivalent years of experience is preferred.
• 5 years of related experience and/or training.
• Aviation industry experience highly favored.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; proficiency in comprehending, reading, and writing the English language is mandatory.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus package.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

Competitive salary and bonus package.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• Exempt status (not eligible for overtime).

Location

United States-Texas-Grand Prairie-Triumph Accessory Services.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility.
• The work environment for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.