Accounts Payable Lead

Accounts Payable Lead

Location : Denver, Colorado (on-site)

Salary Range : $75,000 - $85,000

About the Role

Are you ready to take the lead on all things payables? Our client, a growing real estate and property management company, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to oversee daily accounting operations for a diverse portfolio of properties.

As the Accounts Payable Lead, you'll be the go-to person for vendor relations, invoice management, and payment coordination - ensuring everything runs smoothly from start to finish.

Why You'll Love It Here

Competitive salary based on experience

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Flexible work schedule and potential hybrid flexibility

Opportunities for professional development and growth within a supportive, collaborative team

What You'll Do as an Accounts Payable Lead :

Take ownership of full-cycle accounts payable for a large portfolio, ensuring accurate coding, approvals, and on-time payments.

Lead the processing of high-volume invoices across multiple properties and entities.

Oversee vendor onboarding, communications, and resolution of discrepancies with a service-driven approach.

Manage weekly and monthly payment runs (checks, ACH, and wires), maintaining complete supporting documentation.

Collaborate with property managers and internal departments to resolve billing issues and ensure financial accuracy.

Reconcile vendor statements, identify variances, and ensure timely resolution.

Support month-end close activities and assist with audits, internal controls, and year-end 1099 reporting.

As the Accounts Payable Lead, recommend and implement process improvements to streamline workflow and strengthen financial controls.

Who You Are

3+ years of hands-on accounting or AP experience - ideally in real estate, property management, or multi-entity environments.

Proven track record managing high invoice volume and vendor relationships with accuracy and efficiency.

Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting or property management systems (Yardi, MRI, RealPage, etc.).

Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive - with a genuine desire to make processes better.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both vendors and internal teams.

A self-starter who's ready to step into an Accounts Payable Lead role and make an impact from day one.

Join a company where your expertise as an Accounts Payable Lead truly matters. If you're ready to take ownership of the AP function and lead with precision and purpose, we want to hear from you!