Mid Level Accounts Payable Lead Jobs
Mid level accounts payable lead jobs go to professionals ready to own full-cycle payable processes, mentor junior staff, and drive payment accuracy decisions with limited oversight. Openings run across Chemicals & Materials, Staffing & Recruiting, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with Jobot, LANXESS, and GEODIS among the employers hiring at this level now.
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Job Highlights
- Support established Accounts Payable (AP) automation by analyzing process issues and data, identifying improvements, monitoring solutions, assisting with root cause analysis and enhancements, maintaining project documentation, and providing operational backup support when needed.
- Support AP automation and digital transformation initiatives by identifying enhancement opportunities, documenting business requirements, recommending data-driven process improvements, collaborating with stakeholders and service providers, and contributing to AI, automation, and solution design discussions to improve efficiency, controls, and straight-through processing.
- Support UAT, testing, and system enhancements by developing test scenarios and scripts, preparing test data, executing UAT, documenting results and defects, coordinating issue resolution and retesting, and supporting deployment readiness and post-go-live stabilization.
- Create and maintain key business and process documentation, reports, presentations, and business cases, while clearly communicating findings, progress, and updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Support training, change adoption, and knowledge transfer while maintaining training materials, continuously developing AP, ERP, automation, and emerging technology knowledge, and contributing to future initiatives.
- Lead NORAM projects and local initiatives through the full project lifecycle, from feasibility assessment and implementation through hypercare and lessons learned, while supporting cross-functional projects, acquisition/joint ventures integration, and other special initiatives as needed, including occasional work across time zones.
Experience / Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent work experience may be considered.
- 3 - 5 years of professional experience.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and practical recommendations.
- Continuous-learning and automation mindset, with curiosity and interest in digital transformation and emerging technologies.
- Strong attention to detail and UAT/testing skills, including test scenarios, execution, defect documentation and validation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365, with willingness to learn ERP, workflow, reporting, and automation tools.
- Previous exposure to SAP S/4HANA, OpenText VIM, or Power Platform is preferred.
- Foundational understanding of Accounts Payable, invoice processing, controls, General Ledger, and Procure-to-Pay processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
- Self-motivated, accountable, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, challenge assumptions constructively and drive tasks to completion.
- This is a HYBRID role with an on-site presence required.
Who we are
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.
Be part of it!
What we offer
- Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
- Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
- Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
- Diversity LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.
We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!
Join the LANXESS team!
Job Highlights
- Support established Accounts Payable (AP) automation by analyzing process issues and data, identifying improvements, monitoring solutions, assisting with root cause analysis and enhancements, maintaining project documentation, and providing operational backup support when needed.
- Support AP automation and digital transformation initiatives by identifying enhancement opportunities, documenting business requirements, recommending data-driven process improvements, collaborating with stakeholders and service providers, and contributing to AI, automation, and solution design discussions to improve efficiency, controls, and straight-through processing.
- Support UAT, testing, and system enhancements by developing test scenarios and scripts, preparing test data, executing UAT, documenting results and defects, coordinating issue resolution and retesting, and supporting deployment readiness and post-go-live stabilization.
- Create and maintain key business and process documentation, reports, presentations, and business cases, while clearly communicating findings, progress, and updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Support training, change adoption, and knowledge transfer while maintaining training materials, continuously developing AP, ERP, automation, and emerging technology knowledge, and contributing to future initiatives.
- Lead NORAM projects and local initiatives through the full project lifecycle, from feasibility assessment and implementation through hypercare and lessons learned, while supporting cross-functional projects, acquisition/joint ventures integration, and other special initiatives as needed, including occasional work across time zones.
Experience / Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent work experience may be considered.
- 3 - 5 years of professional experience.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and practical recommendations.
- Continuous-learning and automation mindset, with curiosity and interest in digital transformation and emerging technologies.
- Strong attention to detail and UAT/testing skills, including test scenarios, execution, defect documentation and validation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365, with willingness to learn ERP, workflow, reporting, and automation tools.
- Previous exposure to SAP S/4HANA, OpenText VIM, or Power Platform is preferred.
- Foundational understanding of Accounts Payable, invoice processing, controls, General Ledger, and Procure-to-Pay processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
- Self-motivated, accountable, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, challenge assumptions constructively and drive tasks to completion.
- This is a HYBRID role with an on-site presence required.
Who we are
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.
Be part of it!
What we offer
- Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
- Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
- Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
- Diversity LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.
We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!
Join the LANXESS team!
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Mid Level Accounts Payable Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level accounts payable lead job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight experience managing invoice queues end to end, resolving vendor disputes independently, and improving process accuracy. Applications that show you have led a reconciliation cycle or coached a junior team member stand out. Tailor your resume to show scope and decision-making, not just daily duties.
Which companies hire mid level accounts payable leads?
Companies hiring mid level accounts payable leads right now include Jobot, LANXESS, and GEODIS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Mid-size and enterprise employers across manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and financial services tend to be the most active at this experience level, as they need professionals who can run payables with minimal supervision.
Are there remote mid level accounts payable lead jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and industry. About 50% of mid level accounts payable lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader finance team flexibility post-pandemic. Fully remote roles tend to favor candidates with demonstrated experience using cloud-based ERP systems and working across distributed teams.
How do I move up to a mid level accounts payable lead role?
Progression from entry level to mid level comes from building ownership over time. That means moving from processing individual invoices to managing full payment cycles, taking on vendor relationship issues without escalation, and demonstrating measurable improvements like reduced error rates or faster close times. Building familiarity with ERP platforms and cross-functional collaboration with procurement and accounting teams accelerates that path.
Which industries hire the most mid level accounts payable leads?
Mid Level accounts payable lead roles concentrate in Chemicals & Materials, Staffing & Recruiting, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to have high transaction volumes and complex vendor networks that require experienced professionals who can manage payable operations, enforce controls, and handle exceptions independently rather than relying on senior oversight for routine decisions.