This is Work On Site in Shaw, Mandaluyong for a couple of months, and have the possibility of it being hybrid in the future, & Night Shift.

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Accounts Payable Team Lead to oversee and actively participate in the daily operations of the accounts payable function. This is a working lead role responsible for both executing core AP responsibilities and providing leadership, guidance, and oversight to the AP team. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with the ability to review work, drive process improvements, and ensure internal control compliance in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Perform full-cycle accounts payable processing, including invoice entry, coding, and payment execution.
• Oversee daily AP operations to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Review and approve invoice coding, payment batches, and expense reimbursements.
• Act as escalation point for complex vendor or internal issues.
• Prepare and manage weekly payment runs (ACH, wire, checks).
• Perform and review monthly vendor reconciliations and statement tie-outs, ensuring discrepancies are resolved.
• Reconcile the AP subledger to the general ledger and support month-end close activities, including accruals.
• Monitor aging reports and coordinate payment timing with leadership.
• Maintain vendor master data and ensure proper tax documentation (W-9/W-8).
• Support internal and external audit requests and maintain strong documentation standards.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, training, and quality review for AP team members.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen efficiency and controls.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, payroll, accounting, and leadership teams.

Systems & Tools
• Experience with ERP systems required; Sage Intacct experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with expense management platforms (such as Expensify) is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas) required.
• Experience using Microsoft Teams and workflow tools such as Smartsheets is helpful.

Qualifications
• 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience.
• Prior experience leading or mentoring team members preferred.
• Strong understanding of GL coding, accruals, and reconciliation processes.
• Experience performing and reviewing vendor statement reconciliations.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and leadership presence.
• Experience in a multi-entity or growing organization is a plus.