As the
Accounts Payable Lead, you will play a vital role: managing day-to-day Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense operations while leading a critical department strategic initiative to automate our end-to-end invoice ingestion process. You will be instrumental in driving our transition to Coupa Invoice Smash to automate invoice entry, eliminate manual touch points, and scale our procure-to-pay workflow. The ideal candidate thrives on process optimization, possesses deep hands-on expertise in Coupa, and is excited to lead a high-visibility automation project from implementation through change management.
One of our core values is cultivating a growth mindset, and we believe this is a place where careers can truly evolve. If this opportunity resonates with you, we encourage you to apply-even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement. We value diverse skills, perspectives, and potential, knowing that great talent often extends beyond what can be captured in a job description.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead the rollout and optimization of Coupa Invoice Smash, driving our team goal to transition from manual invoice entry to automated ingestion.
- Evaluate process and system infrastructure, along with identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities and KPI reporting; champion and drive automation and AI solutions.
- Lead daily operations including the execution of time-sensitive weekly payment runs and vendor onboarding; key collaborator in the cash forecasting process for AP payments.
- Work closely with other departments and serve as main point of contact for AP and T&E related questions and inquiries; monitor AP email inbox and slack help channels
- Support month-end close, including AP & T&E accruals, fluctuation analysis and account reconciliations
- Partner closely with our Offshore team, offering support and guidance necessary to maintain high-performing global team and ensure tracking to deadlines
- Lead team wide standard operating procedure (SOP) documentation and cross-functional training
- Be a versatile team player that can perform various tasks, assisting with audit deliverables and other ad-hoc projects & requests
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- Direct experience with Coupa (or similar P2P system) and NetSuite ERP strongly preferred; experience with Numeric and Navan a plus
- 5 or more years of accounts payable experience, with a strong understanding of AP processes, internal controls, and general accounting principles
- Exceptional written, verbal, and listening skills; able to work effectively across functions
- Project work and organizational skills; able to prioritize and adapt quickly in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
- High standards for quality and accuracy; takes pride in delivering thoughtful, reliable work.
