CFS · 8 hours ago
Accounts Payable Lead
Englewood, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $75K/yr
5+ years expCFS is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to partner directly with department leadership and elevate AP operations. This role involves significant process ownership, supporting a system and process overhaul, and ensuring efficient workflow across the team.
Human ResourcesStaffing Agency
No H1B
Responsibilities
Direct and triage AP workflow, ensuring efficient assignment and resolution across team processors
Own higher-level AP functions: statement research, past-due vendor management, credit applications, and troubleshooting
Monitor and report team productivity using established dashboards and metrics; escalate risks or blockers quickly
Perform quality assurance on AP transactions, identify and correct coding errors, support reclasses, and contribute to continuous improvement
Act as a solutions partner to senior management by flagging, prioritizing, and resolving issues before escalation
Serve as the AP Lead who understands the full process end-to-end and can step in to support processing when needed
Provide direction on vendor prioritization, ensuring the AP Lead maintains control of throughput and workflow pacing
30–40% Invoice triage from shared AP inbox; assign work to processors and establish rules to streamline email flow
10% Productivity metrics: throughput tracking, daily exports, and Excel-based monitoring
10% Prioritization guidance: determine which vendors or issues require immediate attention
30% Credit applications, past-due research, issue reconciliation, and general AP oversight—including stepping in to process when the team is behind
Qualification
Required
5–7 years of full-cycle accounts payable experience in a high-volume corporate environment (2,800–3,000+ invoices/month)
Ability to perform AP processing but operate primarily at a higher, workflow-directing level
Experience with large-company ERP systems (backgrounds limited to QuickBooks only will not be considered)
Strong, direct communication style with the confidence to influence diverse and assertive personalities
Proven ability to identify coding errors, support reclasses, and maintain accuracy across AP operations
Comfort raising issues early and offering solutions—an essential trait for an effective AP Lead
Excel proficiency: ability to work within established productivity trackers, manage data dumps, and understand VLOOKUP and PivotTables (creation not required)
Benefits
Benefits
Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Casey
CEO, Founder
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