What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Team Lead position at VitalCaring Group?
The AP Team Lead helps supervise the AP department, managing daily invoice processing, research, coding review, check printing, and vendor relations. They ensure accurate transactions, maintain compliance with company policies, support the month-end close process, and mentor the AP staff to optimize financial operations.
Who We Are
Founded in 2021, VitalCaring has rapidly grown into a leading provider of home health and hospice services, with 100 locations and a continued national expansion.
But what truly sets us apart isn’t our growth - it’s how we grow.
We are a purpose-driven organization, built on a foundation of trust, compassion, and clinical excellence. Our values - trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called - aren’t just words; they shape how we care for patients, how we support one another, and how we show up every day.
At VitalCaring, we invest deeply in our people, because we know exceptional care starts with a supported, empowered team.
This is a remote position eligible to those who reside in Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arizona or Florida.
About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounts Payable Team Lead. This role is responsible managing daily invoice processing, research, coding review, check printing, and vendor relations. The Accounts Team Lead requires a high degree of accuracy and strong organizational skills to ensure accurate transactions, maintain compliance with company policies, support the month-end close process, and mentor the AP staff to optimize financial operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership & Development: Manage workloads, assist with complex issue resolution, and act as back up to the AP Manager and Assistant Controller when needed.
- Invoice & Payment Processing: Oversee the end-to-end processing of vendor invoices, verifying accuracy, proper coding, and timely execution of payments.
- Vendor Management: Maintain positive vendor relationships, address payment discrepancies, and execute vendor reconciliations.
- Month-End Close Support: Assist in month-end financial closing activities, which can include research, processing assistance, and file imports.
- Process Improvement: Continuously identify and help implement best practices to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years AP experience, college coursework in accounting preferred.
- At least 2 years management/leadership experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to drill down to find root issues.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a focus on Excel.
- Proficient in Netsuite.
- Familiar with SAP Concur.
- Knowledge of Ramp is a plus.
Benefits That Support You
Health & Wellness
Medical, Dental & Vision
Mental Health & Virtual Care Support
FSAs & HSAs
Supplemental Health & Life Insurance
Financial & Protection
401(k) with Company Match
Referral Bonuses
Identity Theft Protection & Legal Plans
Flexibility & Perks
Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition & Continuing Education Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Candidates are evaluated based on job-related qualifications, skills, and business needs.