AP Lead

Staff Accountant (Corporate Accountant)

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world’s top provider of Wi-Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people’s lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.

We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high-performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology. 

Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle. 

What we’re looking for

The Accounts Payable Lead and oversees the full accounts payable function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of vendor invoices, payments, and expense reporting. This role manages AP operations end-to-end, supervises AP staff, strengthens internal controls, and drives process improvements while partnering closely with Supply Chain, Operations, and various departments.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on AP expertise with strong leadership, process ownership, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities

AP Operations & Oversight

• Lead and oversee daily accounts payable activities to ensure accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices
• Supervise 3-way matching (purchase order, receiving, invoice) for inventory, freight, and operational vendors
• Manage weekly and monthly payment runs (ACH, wires, checks) ensuring on-time disbursement
• Review invoice coding, approvals, and exception handling
• Reconcile AP sub-ledger to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies

Team Leadership

• Supervise, train, and mentor AP staff
• Assign workloads, monitor performance, and ensure deadlines are met
• Establish best practices, documentation, and standard operating procedures
• Support employee development and performance improvement

Month-End Close & Compliance

• Prepare AP schedules and supporting documentation for month-end and year-end close
• Support internal and external audits
• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with accounting standards and company policies

Vendor & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Serve as escalation point for vendor disputes, chargebacks, credits, and complex issues
• Maintain accurate vendor master data and oversee vendor onboarding compliance
• Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, and Procurement to resolve billing issues and improve workflow

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements to increase accuracy and speed
• Leverage ERP systems and Excel reporting to optimize AP performance
• Support automation and system enhancement initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable or accounting experience
• 2+ years in a lead or supervisory capacity (formal or informal)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and AP best practices
• Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, reporting)
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar)

Preferred

• Experience in wholesale, distribution, manufacturing, or B2B environments
• Exposure to AP automation or process redesign projects

Core Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Problem-solving mindset with process improvement focus
• Strong collaboration across departments
• Leadership and coaching ability

Success in This Role Looks Like

• On-time, accurate vendor payments with minimal exceptions
• Clean month-end close with reconciled AP balances
• Reduced invoice processing cycle time
• Strong internal controls and audit readiness
• Well-trained, accountable AP team

Benefits

Salary range: $95K - $115K annually (depending on experience)

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial premium coverage for dependents)
• Company contributions to 401k funds
• 15 days accrued vacation
• 11 paid holidays
• Bi-annual reviews, and annual pay increases
• Health & wellness benefits, including free gym membership
• Quarterly team-building events

At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth-oriented workplace for everyone. If you share our passion and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc.

 Please, no third-party agency inquiries. 

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