Accounts Payable Team Lead

At SupplyHouse.com, we value every individual team member and cultivate a community where people come first. Led by our core values of Generosity, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and GRIT, we’re dedicated to maintaining a supportive work environment that celebrates diversity and empowers everyone to reach their full potential. As an industry-leading e-commerce company specializing in HVAC, plumbing, heating, and electrical supplies since 2004, we strive to foster growth while providing the best possible experience for our customers.

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Team Lead to join our Accounting team. This individual will report into our Accounts Payable Manager and oversee the daily operations of our Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments while resolving discrepancies and maintaining strong vendor relationships. This role will lead and support the Accounts Payable team, ensure compliance with company policies and financial controls, and collaborate with internal partners to improve processes, support month-end close activities, and drive operational efficiency. If you enjoy leading and developing teams, and are excited to contribute to an efficient and accurate Accounts Payable function, we’d love to hear from you!

This remote position is open to individuals who live in, or are open to relocating to, the following states: Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.

This position requires travel to our headquarters in Melville, NY 3 times per year for internal meetings and team building activities. We reimburse reasonable and necessary travel expenses, and you’re also welcome to work on-site anytime beyond these visits – our doors are always open.

• →Lead Accounts Payable team members by answering any questions, handling their timecards, having check-ins based on the bimonthly schedule
• →Identify training opportunities to enhance team knowledge and performance
• →Assess behaviors and coach direct reports on acting as role models of GRIT and cultural values across the team
• →Set objectives and provide skillful coaching to team members that enables achievement of team, department, and functional goals
• →Communicate updates, weekly stats, and other important information to the team
• →Complete annual reviews with each team member
• →Attend and lead meetings with internal teams and external parties such as suppliers
• →Ensure weekly payment runs are accurate and completed
• →Set up payments as needed for review to support team
• →Review payments to check for accuracy and completeness
• →Review vendor statements monthly to ensure accounts are kept up to date
• →Prepare monthly AP reporting and insights and delegate action items among the team for resolution
• →Recognize purchase order trends and opportunities for discounts
• →Effectively work with various internal and external parties to resolve more complex issues
• →Manage data entry and reporting in NetSuite
• →Respond to all coworkers inquires in a professional and timely manner
• →All other responsibilities as assigned by the SupplyHouse leadership team

• Bachelors degree
• 2+ years of Accounts Payable or Accounting experience
• 2+ years of leadership experience
• Proficient data entry skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Pleasant and personable demeanor
• Understanding of how the movement of inventory affects account balances
• Understanding of the impact of vendor invoices and credits to different general ledger accounts
• Willingness to try and suggest new processes, provide feedback and communicate effectively seeking to understand to provide thoughtful solutions

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business

Additional Details: 

• Remote employees are expected to work in a distraction-free environment. Personal devices, background noise, and other distractions should be kept to a minimum to avoid disrupting virtual meetings or business operations.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. SupplyHouse.com will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
• SupplyHouse.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
• To ensure fairness and trust in our hiring process, we ask that all application materials, assessments, and interview responses reflect your own thinking and perspective. You may use AI tools to assist in preparing your responses, as long as this use is clearly disclosed and you can speak authentically to your ideas and work. Our focus is on honesty, judgment, and how you approach problem-solving. We appreciate your transparency and look forward to learning more about your skills.
• We are committed to providing a safe and secure work environment and conduct thorough background checks on all potential employees in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• All emails from the SupplyHouse team will only be sent from an @supplyhouse.com email address. Please exercise caution if you receive an email from an alternate domain.