Senior Accounts Payable Specialist (Lead)
Phoenix, AZ Direct-Hire $30.00 - $31.00/hr Onsite

Job Description

Position Overview

Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client is currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Specialist (Lead) to join their team in North Phoenix, Arizona. This position offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment, perfect for someone with strong analytical skills and a passion for numbers.

*Temp-to-hire

Responsibilities

  • Full cycle accounts payable management, including weekly check runs in a high-volume, fast-paced setting.
  • Utilize Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP for data analysis and reporting.
  • Perform vendor reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely payments.
  • Participate in adhoc projects as needed to support the department's objectives.
  • Serve as the lead point of contact between the 8 AP Specialists and the supervisor, providing guidance and support.
  • Manage the Paycom database for onboarding paperwork, ensuring compliance with company policies.
  • Coordinate with team members to maintain smooth operations and resolve any issues that arise.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and extreme attention to detail in all tasks, avoiding a "mindless processing" approach.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of full-cylce AP processing experience with a minimum of 1 year in a lead or assisting team members capacity
  • Experience with Dynamics 365 and Coupa is a plus but not required.
  • Proven ability to handle high-volume, high-stress environments efficiently.
  • Previous experience in a lead role, formal or informal, is essential.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Excel, specifically with Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.
  • Desire to work in an in-office setting in North Phoenix, Arizona.

Required Work Hours

Work hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, details to be discussed upon application.

Additional Details

The salary range for this position is $30 to $31 per hour.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Job Reference: JN -092025-404850