Lead, Accounts Payable

The Wonderful Company•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$35 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

The Wonderful Company Finance Team is seeking a hands-on Accounts Payable Lead to support accurate, timely, and efficient accounts payable operations across multiple business units. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, this role will lead daily invoice and payment activities, support team development, strengthen vendor and internal stakeholder relationships, and help drive continuous process improvement in a fast-paced, paperless environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, service-oriented, and comfortable using data, systems, and strong communication skills to keep work moving with accuracy and professionalism. This position will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience will also be considered.
Experience in Accounts Payable, shared services, finance operations, or a high-volume transaction processing environment preferred.
Experience working in paperless or automated invoice workflow environments.
High standard of professionalism, ethics, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, paperless environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes, invoice workflow, payment processing, vendor maintenance, reconciliations, and internal controls.
Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments, prioritize competing deadlines, and resolve issues with a sense of ownership.
Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong customer service mindset with the ability to build effective relationships with vendors, team members, and internal business partners.
Ability to identify process gaps, recommend practical solutions, and work independently or collaboratively to resolve issues.
Accurate and efficient data entry skills with the ability to maintain quality in high-volume transaction environments.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Oracle, Concur, Inspyrus, and Yardi is a plus.
Proficiency with Oracle R12, Oracle Fusion or a similar large-scale enterprise resource planning system preferred.
Experience with using AI Tools such as ChatGPT, CoPilot and Power Automate.

Responsibilities

Support and collaborate with a team of Accounts Payable professionals, including onsite and offshore team members, to ensure consistent and timely execution of department priorities.
Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and support to team members to strengthen work quality, improve processes, and promote consistent execution, without direct people-management responsibilities.
Ensure vendor invoices are processed accurately and paid timely in accordance with company policies, payment terms, and internal controls.
Oversee payment creation, distribution, and coordination, ensuring payment activities are completed efficiently and accurately.
Research, resolve, and communicate invoice discrepancies, vendor inquiries, and account reconciliation items in a timely and professional manner.
Support day-to-day Accounts Payable operations, including transaction processing, issue resolution, and workload prioritization to meet business needs.
Partner with the Accounts Payable Manager to identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and increased department capacity.
Coordinate and perform month-end close activities for multiple business units, ensuring deadlines are met and activity is properly documented.
Work across multiple company ERP systems and Accounts Payable invoice routing platforms to process, monitor, and resolve transactions.
Monitor Accounts Payable mailboxes and ensure inquiries are routed, tracked, and resolved with appropriate urgency.
Manage vendor correspondence by phone and email, providing clear, timely, and professional communication.
Assist with escheatment reporting, 1099 reporting, and other compliance-related Accounts Payable activities.
Create, lead, or participate in process improvement initiatives within Accounts Payable and with cross-functional partners as appropriate.
Create weekly reconciliation reports and monthly analytical reports for Senior Management using the Concur expense tool.
Provide monthly invoice approval workflow reports from Inspyrus, our internal invoice routing system to understand the disposition of transactions.