Senior Accounts Payable Lead

Senior Accounts Payable Lead

Location: Waltham, MA

Salary: $85,000 $95,000 plus bonus

Job Summary:

TrovaTal represents a Boston-area employer searching for an experienced and motivated Senior Accounts Payable Lead. This role is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their career. It offers the opportunity to lead critical accounts payable functions, refine processes, and contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced team.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable Leadership:

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable (AP) process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, and payment disbursements.
• Oversee vendor management, including onboarding, payment terms negotiations, and relationship maintenance.
• Monitor payment schedules and cash flow to optimize financial operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in all AP activities.
• Implement and maintain AP policies, controls, and best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Month-End and Year-End Close Support:

• Prepare AP-related journal entries, account reconciliations, and reporting as part of the close process.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure seamless integration of AP data into financial statements.

Process Improvements:

• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline AP workflows to enhance productivity and reduce manual effort.
• Provide input on system upgrades or implementations to improve AP functionality.

Mentorship and Collaboration:

• Mentor junior staff, fostering professional growth and ensuring adherence to established processes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Procurement and Accounting, to align AP processes with organizational goals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of accounts payable experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, vendor management tools, and Excel.
• Strong understanding of AP processes, cash flow management, and general accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Compensation for this Role:

Base salary of $85,000 $95,000 plus bonus.

Comprehensive benefits package.

About TrovaTal:

Elevating Careers, Fueling Growth. TrovaTal is a leading recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented professionals with exciting career opportunities. With a focus on transparency, integrity, and personalized service, our team is committed to helping candidates find their ideal role and supporting companies in building high-performing teams.