Accounts Payable Specilist Lead

Accounts Payable Specialist Lead

Indianapolis, IN(hybrid potential depending on team needs)
Estimated base salary range: $65,000 – $80,000
(flexibility up to ~$85K for strong ERP experience and proven lead responsibility)

A growing organization in the Indianapolis area is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist Lead to serve as a hands‑on contributor and day‑to‑day resource for the AP function. This role is designed for an experienced AP professional who naturally takes ownership, supports teammates, and enjoys improving processes — without stepping fully into people‑management.

This position blends senior‑level AP work with lead‑level responsibility, offering visibility, stability, and growth within a collaborative accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

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• Act as the lead point of contact for accounts payable activities
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• Process invoices accurately while ensuring proper approvals and controls
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• Review AP work for accuracy and assist with troubleshooting issues
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• Support month‑end close activities related to AP and vendor balances
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• Partner with internal teams and vendors to resolve discrepancies
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• Assist with training, onboarding, or mentoring AP team members
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• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, controls, and efficiency
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• Support audits by maintaining accurate documentation and records
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Qualifications

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• 3–6+ years of progressive accounts payable experience
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• Experience serving as a lead, senior, or go‑to AP resource
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• Strong understanding of invoice processing, vendor management, and AP controls
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• Exposure to ERP or accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, or similar preferred)
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• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
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• Comfortable balancing hands‑on processing with leadership responsibilities
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• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
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Compensation & Opportunity

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• Base salary range of $65K–$80K, depending on experience
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• Potential to reach mid‑$80s for candidates with strong ERP exposure and leadership depth
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• Opportunity to step into a lead role without full people‑management pressure
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• Stable accounting environment with long‑term growth potential
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• Possible hybrid flexibility based on role alignment and business needs
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