Team Lead

DSV • Iselin, NJ

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Accounts Payable (AP) Supervisor, the AP Team Lead plays a key role in supporting the North America Shared Services function. This position is responsible for overseeing daily accounts payable operations, including vendor management, invoice processing, and inquiry resolution. The AP Team Lead ensures compliance with company policies, internal controls, and service level agreements (SLAs), while fostering strong vendor relationships and safeguarding confidential information. This role requires independent workload management, effective delegation of tasks across the team, and ongoing support to AP leadership (Supervisor and/or Manager).

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years of accounts payable experience, with demonstrated leadership or team lead responsibilities.
• Experience in a shared services environment preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with vendors, internal stakeholders, and leadership.
• Proven ability to prioritize, plan, and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership & Team Development – Ability to guide, support, and motivate team members while fostering a collaborative environment.
• Analytical Skills – Strong problem-solving abilities; capable of researching discrepancies, identifying root causes, and implementing solutions.
• Communication Skills – Clear and professional written and verbal communication across all levels of the organization.
• Technical Proficiency – Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP); SAP experience is a plus.
• Organization & Coordination – Strong ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Attention to Detail – High level of accuracy in processing and reviewing financial data.
• Professional Attributes – Demonstrates confidentiality, accountability, customer service mindset, teamwork, and results-driven performance.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support day-to-day AP operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across all processes.
• Monitor, review, and analyze aging reports; reconcile the AP sub-ledger to the general ledger.
• Ensure all invoices are properly documented, coded, and approved prior to payment.
• Drive process consistency by creating, updating, and maintaining workflows and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure accurate processing of all transactions, including invoices, ACH payments, checks, and procurement/credit card activity.
• Serve as a primary escalation point for vendor inquiries; build and maintain strong vendor relationships while ensuring compliance.
• Partner with operations, controllers, and cross-functional teams to support business needs and the monthly close process.
• Monitor team workload, prioritize tasks, and distribute assignments to ensure service levels are met.
• Train, mentor, and support team members; assess performance and provide ongoing guidance and development.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and efficiency enhancements.
• Support special projects and perform additional duties as assigned by AP leadership.

Benefits

• Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees