Accounts Payable Lead - Salt Lake City, UT

Packsize

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Accounts Payable Lead - Salt Lake City, UT About Packsize Packsize is an automation company that enables more efficient and sustainable packaging process flows from packing to unboxing. We’re propelling our customers and the industry forward, always looking to innovate and improve. Because, to us, packaging is about much more than a box, it’s about delivering what’s right, for our customers, for their customers, and our planet. About the Role Packsize is seeking a self-motivated Accounts Payable (AP) Lead to join our cohesive accounting team. You will manage the day‑to‑day AP operations, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time. You will help build strong vendor relationships, support month‑end close and audits, mentor team members, and partner across departments to keep processes running smoothly. Your ability to be a proactive problem‑solver who takes ownership, anticipates needs, and drives results will be vital in your success in this role. You will play a key role in supporting Packsize’s innovative, problem-solving, solution-focused accounting team environment. This role reports to the Accounts Payable Manager.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of AP processes and controls
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills
• High attention to detail paired with a sense of urgency and ownership
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• 3+ years of experience in AP, including experience in a lead or senior role
• Reside in or near Salt Lake City, Utah, with the ability to work in the office four days per week
• Ability to work in an office environment; sitting for extended periods and moving about the office
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds
• Repetitive movements

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Experience in process improvement or automation projects is a plus
• Experience with Navan, Basware, SAP preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily AP processing to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant vendor payments
• Process and review invoices, payment batches, and account reconciliations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor escalations and internal AP inquiries
• Support month-end close activities related to AP, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting
• Support the preparation of audit schedules and respond to auditor requests
• Prepare annual 1099s
• Take ownership and demonstrate strong intuition by anticipating and resolving issues before they affect operations; provide updates to leadership as needed to ensure alignment
• Train and provide guidance to AP team members, and deliver companywide training on AP best practices and proper processes
• Participate in special projects as needed
• Job duties may vary depending on accounting team needs

Benefits

• Packsize offers a competitive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life, and 401(k) employer match.
• Pay will be commensurate with experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level