Accounts Payable Lead

TCWGlobal•Carlsbad, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Lead the Accounts Payable Function for a Growing Global Consumer Brand. Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of the AP process from end to end? We are seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to oversee the full accounts payable function across U.S. operations and multiple international entities for a well-established consumer products organization. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing day-to-day AP operations with process ownership, vendor relationship management, and month-end accounting support. You'll work closely with finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders while helping ensure the accuracy and efficiency of critical financial processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
3-5 years of Accounts Payable experience
Experience supporting month-end close and general ledger processes
Consumer goods, retail, apparel, DTC, or related industry experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including: VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Nice To Haves

CPA coursework or CPA candidacy
Experience working with ERP systems
Experience with systems such as: NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics AX, BlueCherry, Wells Fargo CEO

Responsibilities

Manage invoice processing and payment activities for U.S. and international entities
Review invoices for accuracy and proper approvals prior to payment
Coordinate and execute weekly payment runs based on payment terms and business priorities
Process ACH and wire payments accurately and on schedule
Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and payment-related communications
Set up new vendors and maintain vendor records, banking information, and documentation
Resolve payment discrepancies and vendor concerns professionally and efficiently
Manage W-9 collection and maintain records to support 1099 reporting requirements
Review employee expense reports for compliance and accuracy
Process employee reimbursements on a regular basis
Analyze and reconcile corporate credit card activity and prepare related journal entries
Prepare AP-related journal entries
Assist with month-end close activities and general ledger reconciliations
Support accurate and timely financial reporting
Process monthly sales commissions accurately and on time
Ensure commission calculations and payments are properly documented