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Get Access To All JobsABOUT COMPSYCH:
ComPsychⓇ is the worldwide leader in organizational mental health, well-being, and absence management, dedicated to igniting human potential in workplaces across the globe. For over 40 years, we have combined the best in technology with unmatched human expertise to help individuals and their organizations thrive. Our GuidanceResourcesⓇ and AbsenceResourcesⓇ solutions deliver end-to-end mental health, well-being, work-life, health navigation, and absence support to more than 75,000 customers worldwide, touching more than 160 million lives across 200 countries. Visit compsych.com to find out why 40% of the Fortune 500 choose ComPsych for their mental health and absence management needs.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Under general supervision of the Controller, the Accounts Payable Team Lead manages the Accounts Payable Department. This position ensures that the Company maintains strong vendor relations. The Accounts Payable Team Lead must have knowledge of GAAP and must have strong supervisory and organizational skills. The Accounts Payable Team Lead must have a knowledge base of different software systems and have strong computer usage experience with a primary reference to Microsoft Dynamics – Great Plains and NetSuite.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Lead and develop the AP team, including work assignment, reviews, performance ratings, and compensation recommendations.
- Oversee end-to-end invoice processing in NetSuite and the Yooz workflow platform (capture, coding, approval routing, exceptions), ensuring every invoice has proper documentation and approval before payment.
- Manage weekly check runs and other payment cycles, including check disbursement, mailing, file storage, and document retention.
- Manage the AP ledger to keep payables within Company policy, and monitor spending against budget, recommending variances as needed.
- Manage vendor relationships and vendor compliance, and serve as the point of contact for AP questions from operations staff and vendors.
- Manage the unclaimed funds process, including voiding returned claim checks and remitting funds to the states in compliance with state regulations.
- Support the monthly close: prepare journal entry support for AP, intercompany, prepaid, and other accounts, perform monthly GL account analyses, and coordinate with the accounting department.
- Develop, implement, and maintain AP systems, procedures, and policies that ensure adherence to company guidelines, and identify automation and process improvements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- 6+ years of accounts payable experience, including 2+ years in a lead or supervisory capacity
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite (AP module, vendor bills, bill payments, and month-end reconciliation) preferred
- Experience with an AP workflow/automation platform such as Yooz (or similar, such as Bill.com, Coupa, or AvidXchange), including invoice capture and approval routing
- Proficiency in Word and Excel required
- Strong knowledge of AP processes, three-way match, and payment methods
- Organized self-starter with ability to multi-task and work independently
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have high-speed internet and workspace free from distraction, disruption or noise
- Ability to be on camera when attending work related trainings, meetings and/or events
- Must be able to sit or stand at desk for prolonged periods of time while working on a computer
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Full benefits package, including Paid Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, robust EAP, wellness program, and much more
- The salary range for this position is $63,000 - 78,000 USD plus bonus. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, and scheduled hours.
EEO
ComPsych is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, age, genetics, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. ComPsych Corporation maintains a drug free workplace.
ComPsych Corporation and its affiliates is committed to the responsible and transparent handling of your personal data. Information collected during the recruitment process will be used to assess your application and, where applicable, to prepare and administer an offer of employment. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the privacy laws applicable in your country or jurisdiction of residence, which may include the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation, and other applicable national or local privacy laws. For full details on what personal data we collect, how we use it, your rights as an Applicant, and how to contact us with privacy-related questions, please review the relevant Applicant Data Privacy Notices: US Applicant Data Privacy Notice & Canada Data Privacy Notice.
ABOUT COMPSYCH:
ComPsychⓇ is the worldwide leader in organizational mental health, well-being, and absence management, dedicated to igniting human potential in workplaces across the globe. For over 40 years, we have combined the best in technology with unmatched human expertise to help individuals and their organizations thrive. Our GuidanceResourcesⓇ and AbsenceResourcesⓇ solutions deliver end-to-end mental health, well-being, work-life, health navigation, and absence support to more than 75,000 customers worldwide, touching more than 160 million lives across 200 countries. Visit compsych.com to find out why 40% of the Fortune 500 choose ComPsych for their mental health and absence management needs.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Under general supervision of the Controller, the Accounts Payable Team Lead manages the Accounts Payable Department. This position ensures that the Company maintains strong vendor relations. The Accounts Payable Team Lead must have knowledge of GAAP and must have strong supervisory and organizational skills. The Accounts Payable Team Lead must have a knowledge base of different software systems and have strong computer usage experience with a primary reference to Microsoft Dynamics – Great Plains and NetSuite.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Lead and develop the AP team, including work assignment, reviews, performance ratings, and compensation recommendations.
- Oversee end-to-end invoice processing in NetSuite and the Yooz workflow platform (capture, coding, approval routing, exceptions), ensuring every invoice has proper documentation and approval before payment.
- Manage weekly check runs and other payment cycles, including check disbursement, mailing, file storage, and document retention.
- Manage the AP ledger to keep payables within Company policy, and monitor spending against budget, recommending variances as needed.
- Manage vendor relationships and vendor compliance, and serve as the point of contact for AP questions from operations staff and vendors.
- Manage the unclaimed funds process, including voiding returned claim checks and remitting funds to the states in compliance with state regulations.
- Support the monthly close: prepare journal entry support for AP, intercompany, prepaid, and other accounts, perform monthly GL account analyses, and coordinate with the accounting department.
- Develop, implement, and maintain AP systems, procedures, and policies that ensure adherence to company guidelines, and identify automation and process improvements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- 6+ years of accounts payable experience, including 2+ years in a lead or supervisory capacity
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite (AP module, vendor bills, bill payments, and month-end reconciliation) preferred
- Experience with an AP workflow/automation platform such as Yooz (or similar, such as Bill.com, Coupa, or AvidXchange), including invoice capture and approval routing
- Proficiency in Word and Excel required
- Strong knowledge of AP processes, three-way match, and payment methods
- Organized self-starter with ability to multi-task and work independently
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have high-speed internet and workspace free from distraction, disruption or noise
- Ability to be on camera when attending work related trainings, meetings and/or events
- Must be able to sit or stand at desk for prolonged periods of time while working on a computer
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Full benefits package, including Paid Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, robust EAP, wellness program, and much more
- The salary range for this position is $63,000 - 78,000 USD plus bonus. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, and scheduled hours.
EEO
ComPsych is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, age, genetics, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. ComPsych Corporation maintains a drug free workplace.
ComPsych Corporation and its affiliates is committed to the responsible and transparent handling of your personal data. Information collected during the recruitment process will be used to assess your application and, where applicable, to prepare and administer an offer of employment. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the privacy laws applicable in your country or jurisdiction of residence, which may include the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation, and other applicable national or local privacy laws. For full details on what personal data we collect, how we use it, your rights as an Applicant, and how to contact us with privacy-related questions, please review the relevant Applicant Data Privacy Notices: US Applicant Data Privacy Notice & Canada Data Privacy Notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Accounts Payable Lead
Document your progressive AP leadership experience
PERM requires the employer to define the job requirements before recruitment begins. Compile performance reviews, promotion records, and project documentation showing you've led AP teams, managed month-end close cycles, or supervised invoice processing workflows at increasing scope.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified database
Target employers with a confirmed history of green card sponsorship for finance and accounting roles. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 filing activity, searchable by role and location, so you're applying where sponsorship has actually happened before.
Check prevailing wage tiers before accepting an offer
PERM locks the offered wage against the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job zone and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or Level III wage for accounts payable supervisors in your target metro before you negotiate or sign an offer letter.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 pathway with your employer early
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree and two years of experience, your employer will likely file under EB-3. If you hold a master's degree in accounting or finance, push for an EB-2 classification at the PERM stage, since it may carry a shorter priority-date backlog depending on your country of birth.
Understand the PERM recruitment timeline before you resign
PERM labor certification requires the employer to run a mandatory recruitment test, typically spanning 30 to 60 days, before filing with DOL. Build that window into your transition planning so you don't leave a current role before the process has formally started with USCIS.
Use O*NET to align your resume with PERM job requirements
DOL auditors compare the PERM job description against standard occupational definitions. Review the Accounts Payable or Financial Clerk duties listed in O*NET and ensure your resume reflects the specific tasks and tools your employer will describe in the certified job order.
Green Card Accounts Payable Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits an Accounts Payable Lead role?
Most Accounts Payable Lead positions qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and skilled workers with at least two years of relevant experience. If the role genuinely requires a master's degree or the equivalent, your employer can file under EB-2. The classification is determined by the actual minimum requirements written into the PERM job description, not your personal credentials above that floor.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status tied to employer continuity. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, which requires a formal prevailing-wage determination and a mandatory recruitment test. H-1B visa sponsorship skips both of those steps. Green card cases also involve priority dates and per-country backlogs that H-1B petitions do not, so nationals of high-demand countries should factor wait times into their planning from the start.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Accounts Payable Lead roles?
Start with employers that have a verified track record of EB-2 and EB-3 filings in finance and accounting functions. Migrate Mate lists U.S. companies with confirmed green card sponsorship history, searchable by role type and location. Focusing on employers who have completed PERM cases before is the most reliable way to avoid wasting time with companies that have no established process or legal infrastructure for employment-based sponsorship.
Can I change jobs while my green card case is in progress?
It depends on where you are in the process. AC21 job portability allows you to change employers once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. If you change employers before that threshold, the entire PERM and I-140 process typically restarts with the new employer, though an approved I-140 priority date can carry over to a new employer's petition in certain circumstances.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from the employer?
The employer files a PERM application with the Department of Labor after conducting a formal recruitment test, which includes placing ads in specific channels over a defined window, typically 30 to 60 days. DOL then reviews whether qualified U.S. workers were available for the role. The employer must also obtain a prevailing wage determination through OFLC before filing and document that the offered wage meets or exceeds that figure. Audit rates for professional roles in accounting are not negligible, so clean documentation throughout the recruitment phase matters.