Accounts Payable Team Lead

McKesson • Irving, TX

20h

About The Position

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you. The Accounts Payable (AP) Team Lead is responsible for overseeing daily AP operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, and serving as an escalation point for complex issues. This role partners closely with AP management, internal stakeholders, and service providers to maintain strong controls, meet KPIs and SLAs, and continuously improve processes. The AP Team Lead provides day-to-day guidance to team members (local and/or virtual), supports optimization initiatives, and delivers clear, concise communication to leadership.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience typically requires 4+ years of relevant professional experience
• Business Experience
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, including creating and enhancing moderately complex Excel templates.
• Ability to research issues, analyze data, and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships and influence outcomes without authority.
• Adaptable and resilient in a changing business environment.
• Understanding of how strategic business changes impact AP operations and controls.
• Demonstrate a strong digital mindset by actively seeking and implementing technological solutions to enhance business processes and drive innovation within the team.
• Foster a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion. Build and sustain positive relationships with stakeholders from varied backgrounds to drive professional growth and organizational success.
• Exhibit strong business acumen by staying informed about industry trends and aligning projects with broader organizational goals. Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and influence positive change.
• Show adaptability in the face of change and a willingness to take on challenges. Continuously seek learning opportunities and demonstrate resilience to maintain high performance and support team dynamics.
• Communicate complex information clearly and persuasively across all levels of the organization. Utilize storytelling to effectively convey ideas and drive key initiatives forward.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting shared services, outsourced, or BPO AP models.
• Prior informal or formal team lead experience.
• SAP knowledge
• Business acumen and ability to quickly learn business operations
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of handling multiple responsibilities and leading team to achieving goals
• Critical thinking with the ability to evaluate processes and make recommendations

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily AP operations
• Ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices
• Serving as an escalation point for complex issues
• Partnering closely with AP management, internal stakeholders, and service providers to maintain strong controls, meet KPIs and SLAs, and continuously improve processes
• Providing day-to-day guidance to team members (local and/or virtual)
• Supporting optimization initiatives
• Delivering clear, concise communication to leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed