Accounts Payable Team Lead

The Accounts Payable Team Lead will oversee daily accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely payments, and strong vendor relationships. This role combines hands-on accounting responsibilities with team leadership, coaching, and performance development. You will help maintain financial controls, resolve complex discrepancies, and improve processes to support operational efficiency. Working closely with internal departments and external suppliers, you will contribute to reliable financial reporting and smooth month-end close activities. This is a remote, full-time opportunity for a detail-oriented leader who enjoys developing people and optimizing accounting workflows. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment that values teamwork, innovation, and accountability.

The ideal candidate combines practical accounts payable or accounting experience with proven leadership abilities, strong attention to detail, and the communication skills needed to support a high-performing team.

• Bachelor's degree required.

• At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable or accounting.

• At least 2 years of leadership experience.

• Strong data entry skills and a high level of accuracy.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• A personable, approachable, and professional demeanor.

• Understanding of how inventory movements affect account balances.

• Knowledge of how vendor invoices and credits affect different general ledger accounts.

• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement, suggest new approaches, provide constructive feedback, and communicate thoughtfully to understand and resolve issues.

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business.

• Willingness to work remotely in a distraction-free environment and minimize disruptions during virtual meetings and business operations.

• Must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States. Employment visa sponsorship is not available.

• Must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, one of the following eligible states: Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or Washington.

• Must be available to travel to the company's headquarters in Melville, New York, three times per year for internal meetings and team-building activities. Reasonable and necessary travel expenses are reimbursed.

• Standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with time-zone flexibility.