Accounts Payable Lead

The Accounts Payable Lead at Thompson Thrift plays a key role in ensuring accurate, timely accounts payable operations while providing day-to-day leadership, coaching, and support to the Accounting team. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with strong accounts payable expertise who enjoys solving complex problems, improving processes, developing team members, and partnering across departments to support accurate financial operations. Why Thompson Thrift? Thompson Thrift is an integrated, full-service real estate company engaged in the development, construction, leasing, and management of high-quality multifamily communities nationwide. We’re committed to building exceptional places — and developing the people who make them possible. At Thompson Thrift, you’ll find: Values-Driven Culture: Excellence, Service, and Leadership guide everything we do Career Growth: Training, mentorship, and long-term development opportunities Work-Life Support: Competitive benefits, flexibility, and wellness programs Real Impact: Hands-on involvement in industry-leading multifamily projects Your Role as an Accounts Payable Lead As an Accounts Payable Lead, you will serve as a subject matter expert while helping oversee the day-to-day work of the Accounting team. You’ll work alongside team members to ensure invoices, vendor records, payments, expense reports, corporate credit card activity, and related reconciliations are processed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with Thompson Thrift standards. This role combines hands-on accounts payable responsibilities with team leadership, problem resolution, process improvement, and internal controls. You’ll also support monthly close activities and collaborate with Construction Accountants, project management teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and maintain accurate financial information. Key Responsibilities Assist with day-to-day supervision of Accounting team members, including work allocation, prioritization, and oversight of deliverables Coach, train, and guide team members while supporting their ongoing professional growth and development Serve as an accounts payable subject matter expert and resource for resolving invoice, vendor, expense, payment, and related accounting issues Oversee accounts payable invoice processing and payment activity to ensure accuracy, timely completion, appropriate approvals, and compliance with Company procedures Review inventory invoices and ensure appropriate documentation, coding, approvals, and system records are maintained Coordinate vendor setup and maintenance, including required documentation, compliance information, and communication with vendors and internal stakeholders Review and coordinate Concur expense reports and corporate credit card processing and reconciliation Partner with Construction Accountants, project management, and other departments to research and resolve invoice, vendor, expense, and payment discrepancies Support monthly close activities, account reconciliations, financial reporting, year-end audit requirements, and requests from auditors and tax preparers Review accounts payable data and reporting for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate classification Support accounting, accounts payable, and expense-management systems, including integrations and routine troubleshooting Identify opportunities to streamline accounts payable processes, improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and reduce errors Build collaborative relationships across Accounting and with internal stakeholders, vendors, and external business partners Assist with special projects and additional accounting responsibilities as needed Our Ideal Candidate for this Role Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field of study Experience Five (5) years of accounting experience in a similar or progressively responsible role Significant experience with accounts payable, invoice processing, vendor management, payment processing, reconciliations, and related accounting functions Skills & Attributes Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, vendor administration, expense reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls Working knowledge of general accounting principles, the general ledger, and account and cost coding Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to research discrepancies and determine appropriate resolutions Demonstrated leadership and coaching abilities, including assigning and prioritizing work, providing feedback and training, and supporting team development High attention to detail with a strong commitment to accounting accuracy Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners Ability to organize, verify, classify, reconcile, and analyze financial data Proficiency with accounting, accounts payable, and expense-management systems, including system integrations and routine troubleshooting Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to use reporting and automation tools to improve efficiency Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and support effective internal controls Self-driven, action-oriented, and intellectually curious, with sound judgment and accountability when addressing complex issues Collaborative approach with the ability to build relationships, influence others, and communicate difficult issues constructively Commitment to excellence, service, leadership, integrity, and shared organizational goals Why This Role Matters The Accounts Payable Lead helps strengthen the accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of Thompson Thrift’s accounting operations. By combining hands-on