Team Lead, Accounts Payable Specialists

Parts Town is a fast-growing distributor of restaurant equipment and parts, seeking a detail-oriented Team Lead of Accounts Payable Specialists. The role involves leading a team in high-volume invoice processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies while supporting process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead our team of A/P Specialists that process a high volume of invoices daily (including PO and non-PO invoices) through the Esker OCR system with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Review and validate invoice data captured by Esker’s OCR engine; make necessary corrections to ensure accuracy before routing. Making any “teaching” corrections to improve accuracy and increase the number of invoices auto posted
• Work with the GL Accounting team and invoices approves to validate the appropriate general ledger accounts and cost centers are being used, ensuring compliance with internal policies and accounting standards
• Monitor the routing of invoices for approval using Esker’s automated workflow; monitor and follow up on outstanding approvals to ensure timely processing
• Support A/P process improvements and Esker system optimization initiatives
• Regularly clean up Esker-removing items that are not invoices and ensuring the team is aware of posting deadlines

Skills

• 1+ year of experience in Accounts Payable, with a focus on high-volume invoice processing
• Experience using Esker OCR or similar AP automation tools (not required, but preferred)
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP)
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and A/P best practices
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Fantastic communication skills & proficiency in English (verbal and written)
• Quality, high-speed internet connection at home
• Experience working in a shared services or centralized accounting environment
• Exposure to 2-way match processes and working with purchase orders

Benefits

• Potential for quarterly profit-sharing bonus
• Hybrid Work schedule
• Monthly IT stipend
• Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Casual dress code
• On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development opportunities

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