Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Description
Company Overview:
Lean Tech is a rapidly expanding organization situated in Medellín, Colombia. We pride ourselves on possessing one of the most influential networks within software development and IT services for the entertainment, financial, and logistics sectors. Our corporate projections offer many opportunities for professionals to elevate their careers and experience substantial growth. Joining our team means engaging with expansive engineering teams across Latin America and the United States, contributing to cutting-edge developments in multiple industries.
Position Title: Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Remote - LATAM
What you will be doing:
We are seeking a highly capable Accounts Payable Specialist with hands-on Dynamics SL experience to own end-to-end AP processing in a high-volume, multi-entity environment. This role goes beyond basic data entry and requires strong operational judgment, Excel/macros expertise, and the ability to supervise and partner with automation initiatives (RPA, OCR, invoice ingestion). The ideal candidate is comfortable working in complex wholesale/supplier environments, can quickly identify exceptions and data quality issues, and acts as a bridge between AP operations and automation specialists.
- Own end-to-end AP processing within Dynamics SL, including intake, routing, coding, entry, exception handling, and resolution.
- Process and review ~5,000 invoices across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established controls.
- Review and validate invoices related to freight, warehousing, ocean, and logistics, applying strong business and operational judgment.
- Apply entity routing rules, coding standards, QA checks, and approval workflows consistently.
- Distinguish between pre-approved transactions and those requiring exception handling or escalated approval.
- Act as the operational owner and subject-matter expert for AP automation initiatives
- Monitor automated invoice ingestion and entry processes, identifying errors, edge cases, and data anomalies.
- Prevent bad or incomplete data from flowing into downstream systems by catching automation failures early.
- Partner closely with automation specialists (internal, external, or third-party) to:
- Define automation requirements
- Improve exception handling
- Optimize invoice recognition and routing logic
- Provide feedback and insights to improve long-term automation reliability and scalability.
- Use advanced Excel, including macros, to support AP processing, reconciliation, exception tracking, and analysis.
- Understand how macros work, recognize when they misbehave, and troubleshoot or adapt workflows accordingly.
- Collaborate with finance, operations, and automation teams to improve AP efficiency and data quality.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of AP processes, controls, and documentation.
- Support scoping and analysis of invoice volumes and sources (e.g., portal vs email, recurring vendors, freight vs warehousing) to inform automation strategy.
Requirements & Qualifications
To excel in this role, you should possess:
- +5 years of hands-on experience with Dynamics SL in an Accounts Payable capacity.
- Strong Excel skills, including regular use and understanding of macros.
- Solid business and operational acumen, particularly in warehousing, logistics, freight, or supplier-based environments.
- Proven ability to manage exceptions, spot errors, and prevent incorrect data entry.
- Experience working alongside or supervising automation/RPA processes, not just manual AP entry.
- High attention to detail with the ability to work accurately in high-volume environments.
- Proficiency with AI tools like cursor, to automate stuff.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Keyence RPA, especially Keyence RK.
- Prior collaboration with AP automation or OCR specialists.
- Background in wholesale, supplier, or distribution environments (non-retail).
- Exposure to designing or improving AP controls and QA frameworks.
Soft skills
- Good English communication skills (written and verbal) are a must.
- Transparent and proactive communicator, especially in reporting blockers or status.
- Self-sufficient and able to deliver tasks with minimal supervision.
- Effective Communication: Articulate complex technical concepts clearly and transparently, facilitating smooth collaboration within the team and with stakeholders.
- Problem Solving: Proactively identify challenges and implement solutions, demonstrating a strong sense of ownership and accountability for deliverables.
- Team Collaboration: Work harmoniously with team members, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives.
- Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, efficiently managing priorities and embracing new technologies and processes.
- Integrity: Uphold ethical principles and honesty in all interactions, aligning with company values and culture
Why you will love Lean Tech:
- Join a powerful tech workforce and help us change the world through technology
- Professional development opportunities with international customers
- Collaborative work environment
- Career paths and mentorship programs that will lead to new levels.
Join Lean Tech and contribute to shaping the data landscape within a dynamic and growing organization. Your skills will be honed, and your contributions will be vital to our continued success. Lean Tech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.