Accounts Payable Lead

Job DetailsJob Location: Oklahoma City Office - Oklahoma City, OK 73102Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Category: AccountingJob Summary The Accounts Payable Team Lead serves as a trusted subject matter expert and operational leader, ensuring the efficient execution of AP processes while supporting a high-performing team. This role drives cross-functional collaboration, resolves complex issues, and champions automation and process optimization initiatives that improve accuracy, compliance, and scalability. The successful candidate is a critical thinker with strong oil & gas cost coding expertise and a passion for building efficient, scalable processes. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary resource for the AP team on day-to-day processing questions, policy interpretation, and issue resolution. Train and mentor AP staff; support onboarding of new team members by developing and maintaining training materials and reference guides. Review escalated invoices, discrepancies, and vendor disputes; coordinate resolution with the appropriate internal stakeholders. Collaborate with the AP Supervisor to identify skill gaps and growth opportunities within the team. Review, validate, and process a high volume of invoices related to oil and gas operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and contractual terms. Process payment runs (ACH, checks, and wires). Serve as backup for AP Accountant and AP Specialist processing functions during peak periods or absences. Support month-end close activities. Champion continuous improvement initiatives and technology adoption, including AP automation, OCR tools, and AI. Ensure all AP transactions comply with company approval matrices, internal controls, and regulatory requirements. Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, schedules, and reconciliations, and responding to audit requests. QualificationsRequired Qualifications 4+ years of accounts payable experience, including at least 1–2 years in a senior or above role. Understanding of AP workflows, invoice processing, and payment controls. Proficiency with ERP and invoice processing systems. Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables). Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to collaborate cross functionally. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Familiarity with upstream, midstream, or oilfield services vendor management. Experience supporting AP during acquisitions, divestitures, or system migrations. Demonstrated ability to develop training materials and lead team process improvements. Problem solving and analytical thinking. Ability to thrive in a deadline driven environment. Strong customer service mindset