Accounts Payable Lead

GME Supply Family of Brands • Columbia, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Lead is responsible for managing the company accounts payable process while also providing day-to-day leadership, training, and workflow direction to the Accounts Payable team. This role continues to perform the full range of AP Specialist duties — invoice processing, payments, and reconciliations — while also ensuring the team meets deadlines, maintains accuracy, and follows company policy. This role plays a critical part in maintaining vendor relationships, optimizing cash flow, developing team members, and supporting overall financial operations.

Requirements

• Subject matter expert of procure to pay best practices.
• 10-key calculator skills, by touch.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management is preferred, but not required.
• 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience preferred, including prior experience training, mentoring, or leading others.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance, training, and workflow direction to Accounts Payable Specialists.
• Assign and review team members work to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Onboard and train new AP team members on processes, systems, and company procedures.
• Serve as the first point of escalation for complex invoice, payment, or reconciliation issues.
• Support the AP Manager with month-end close activities, reporting, and process-improvement initiatives.
• Receive, review, and process invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Obtain necessary approvals and verify coding and documentation for proper account allocation.
• Prepare and process payments, including checks, wire transfers, ACH payments, and electronic payments, in accordance with payment terms and vendor agreements.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and statements, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accuracy of balances.
• Investigate and resolve outstanding items, such as unmatched invoices or vendor credits.
• Review freight invoices for accuracy and dispute charges when certain criteria have been met.

Benefits

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance with company contributions
• Company HSA Contributions
• Add On Insurance Options: Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.
• Free Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 access
• Generous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure, plus company-paid holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off: Give back to our community & get paid!
• Retirement Options with no Vesting Requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree