Accounts Payable Lead
Phoenix, AZ Temporary $30.00 - $31.00/hr Onsite

Job Description

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is partnering with a growing North Phoenix company seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist (Lead) to support and guide an eight-person AP team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in accuracy.

What You'll Do

  • Own the full AP cycle, including high-volume weekly check runs
  • Use Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) for reporting and data analysis
  • Perform vendor reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
  • Lead daily workflow between 8 AP Specialists and the AP Supervisor
  • Manage onboarding paperwork in Paycom
  • Support process improvements and adhoc projects
  • Bring strong critical thinking-not just "processing"-to every task

What You Bring

  • 4+ years full-cycle AP experience, including lead or mentoring responsibilities
  • Ability to excel in high-volume, deadline-driven environments
  • Strong analytical and Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
  • Experience with Dynamics 365 or Coupa a plus
  • On-site availability in North Phoenix

Schedule & Pay

  • Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM
  • $30-$31/hr (temp-to-hire)
  • Full benefits package available upon hire

If you're a motivated AP professional who loves improving processes and supporting a team, we'd love to speak with you.

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 -112025-409903