AP Lead
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to support a single-site refinery operation.
This role goes beyond traditional transactional AP. It requires strong SAP and accounting judgment, cross-functional coordination, and a clear ownership mindset to manage complex AP activities while maintaining financial accuracy and control.
The individual will serve as a central point of accountability within AP, providing structure, prioritization, and leadership across day-to-day activities and issue resolution. Scope of Role (High-Level)

• Act as lead point of contact within AP for complex issues and resolution
• Provide informal leadership and coordination across AP priorities and workload
• Support oversight of GR/IR and liability-related balances in a controlled and auditable manner
• Drive issue triage, tracking, and escalation across process and system challenges
• Coordinate across functions including Supply Chain, Warehouse, Tax, and SAP teams
• Engage with vendors as needed to resolve discrepancies and support accuracy of invoice processing

Candidate Profile
Experience

• ~10 years of experience in Accounts Payable or related accounting roles
• Experience in complex, high-volume environments (refinery, manufacturing, or similar preferred)
• Hands-on experience with SAP (ECC and/or S/4HANA)

Leadership Capability

• Demonstrated ability to lead work efforts (formal or informal)
• Strong ownership mindset with ability to drive follow-through and resolution
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments

Functional Strength

• Strong understanding of:
  • AP processes and controls
  • GR/IR and liability management concepts
  • Invoice accuracy and financial risk implications
• Ability to apply sound accounting judgment in non-standard scenarios

Working Style

• Highly organized with strong tracking and prioritization skills
• Effective cross-functional communicator
• Detail-oriented with focus on audit readiness and risk mitigation

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