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

• Act as the lead point of contact for accounts payable activities


• Process invoices accurately while ensuring proper approvals and controls


• Review AP work for accuracy and assist with troubleshooting issues


• Support month‑end close activities related to AP and vendor balances


• Partner with internal teams and vendors to resolve discrepancies


• Assist with training, onboarding, or mentoring AP team members


• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, controls, and efficiency


• Support audits by maintaining accurate documentation and records

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of progressive accounts payable experience


• Experience serving as a lead, senior, or go‑to AP resource


• Strong understanding of invoice processing, vendor management, and AP controls


• Exposure to ERP or accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, or similar preferred)


• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills


• Comfortable balancing hands‑on processing with leadership responsibilities


• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred

Compensation & Opportunity

• Base salary range of $65K–$80K, depending on experience


• Potential to reach mid‑$80s for candidates with strong ERP exposure and leadership depth


• Opportunity to step into a lead role without full people‑management pressure


• Stable accounting environment with long‑term growth potential


• Possible hybrid flexibility based on role alignment and business needs