Accounts Payable Lead Jobs

Accounts Payable Lead jobs are open across manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and corporate services, covering specializations in invoice processing, vendor management, and month-end close, from individual contributor to supervisory-level roles. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles587+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerKahana & Feld LLP
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type46% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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Accounts Payable Technician I
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Accounts Payable Technician I
Johns Manville
Denver, Colorado
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Research & Academia
$50k - $69k/yr
Hybrid
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Accounts Payable & Billing Specialist
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Accounts Payable & Billing Specialist
AAON
Redmond, Oregon
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
Associate's degree in accounting

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Payroll and Accounts Payable Clerk
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Payroll and Accounts Payable Clerk
St. Mary’s Residential Community & Services
Boyce, Louisiana
Accounting
Administrative & Office Support
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$18 - $22/hr
On-Site
Associate's degree in accounting

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Accounts Payable Manager
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Accounts Payable Manager
Golden Landscape LLC.
Remote
Accounting
$76k - $99k/yr
Remote (US)

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Accounts Payable Manager
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Accounts Payable Manager
Dental365
New Hyde Park, New York
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$90k - $130k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Accounts Payable Lead Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Kahana & Feld LLP12
  • Jobot4
  • ghj3
  • Arclin3
  • LANXESS3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Energy
  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in accounts payable lead jobs.

  • Three to five years of accounts payable experience with at least one year in a lead or supervisory role
  • Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics
  • Experience managing full-cycle AP including invoice coding, three-way matching, and payment runs
  • Strong knowledge of month-end close procedures and AP reconciliation processes
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field
  • Familiarity with 1099 reporting, sales tax compliance, and vendor master data management

Tips for Your Accounts Payable Lead Job Search

Quantify your close cycle improvements

Hiring managers for accounts payable lead roles want to see what you changed, not just what you did. Replace vague responsibilities with outcomes like reduced invoice processing time or cut duplicate payment errors by redesigning approval workflows.

Highlight ERP systems you have owned

Accounts payable lead candidates who list SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite as a user look weaker than those who specify they configured payment runs, managed vendor master data, or trained end users. Name the module and your level of access.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists accounts payable lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings that name your industry

Accounts payable processes differ meaningfully across construction, healthcare, and retail. If your experience is in one vertical, filter for postings in that sector first so your resume speaks directly to the volume, compliance, and approval structures the employer already uses.

Prepare a scenario answer on escalation

Interviewers for lead roles almost always ask how you handle a vendor threatening to put your company on credit hold. Walk through a real example covering how you investigated the dispute, coordinated with procurement, and resolved it without disrupting operations.

Negotiate using total compensation, not just base

Accounts payable lead offers often include bonus structures tied to audit results or on-time close rates. Before accepting, ask whether the bonus is discretionary or formula-based, what the payout history looks like, and whether remote or hybrid flexibility is on the table.

Accounts Payable Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most accounts payable leads?

The companies hiring the most accounts payable leads right now include Kahana & Feld LLP, Jobot, and ghj, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, national retailers, and large property management firms are consistently among the most active employers for this role.

How many accounts payable lead jobs are remote?

About 54% of accounts payable lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with on-site roles concentrated at companies that require hands-on oversight of paper invoices or physical check runs. Sub-specializations focused on electronic payments, automated AP platforms, and vendor portal management tend to offer the most remote flexibility.

How do you become an accounts payable lead?

Start by building several years of full-cycle AP experience, including invoice processing, payment runs, and vendor reconciliations. Move into informal leadership by training new team members or owning a specific process like month-end close. Deepen your ERP skills, document measurable process improvements on your resume, and apply for lead roles that specify supervisory or mentoring responsibilities.

Can I get hired as an accounts payable lead with little experience?

Some employers will consider candidates with strong AP specialist experience who haven't held a formal lead title, especially if you can show you've trained colleagues, identified workflow inefficiencies, or managed a process end to end. Smaller companies and high-growth startups are more likely to promote from within or hire a first-time lead than large enterprises with structured tenure requirements.

What does the accounts payable lead interview process look like?

Most accounts payable lead interviews include an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a technical interview with the AP manager or controller covering ERP proficiency, close processes, and how you handle vendor disputes. A final round often involves a panel with finance leadership and may include a scenario question about managing team workflows, audit preparation, or implementing a process change.

Where can I find and apply to accounts payable lead jobs?

You can find and apply to accounts payable lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location preferences, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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