Job Description

The Accounts Payable Team Lead supports the day-to-day operations of Cavender’s Accounts Payable function while serving as a hands-on lead for the AP team. This role is heavily involved in invoice processing, controls, compliance, and cleanup efforts, with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and strengthening AP processes. This position works full-time, in-office at the Addison location, serves as a key liaison between offices, and travels to the Tyler Home Office a few times per month. The Team Lead partners closely with the Accounts Payable Manager to maintain strong internal controls, resolve outstanding issues, and support audit readiness across the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the “Cavender’s Culture” and drive our Mission, Vision, and Values
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for the Accounts Payable team, providing guidance, direction, and support
• Perform hands-on invoice processing, including reviewing invoices for accuracy, proper coding, approvals, and policy compliance
• Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies, variances, and exceptions
• Assist with prioritizing daily workload to ensure invoices and payments are processed timely and accurately
• Support cleanup and remediation efforts, including aged items, vendor statement reconciliation, and outstanding discrepancies
• Help ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and documentation standards
• Escalate issues, trends, risks, and control gaps to the Accounts Payable Manager
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment-related issues professionally and efficiently
• Support AP-related month-end close activities, including reconciliations and reporting
• Assist with onboarding and training of new AP team members, reinforcing standard processes and controls
• Support documentation and continuous improvement of AP procedures and workflows
• Travel to the Tyler Home Office several times per month to support collaboration, training, and alignment
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 3–5 years of accounts payable or accounting experience
• Prior experience serving as a lead, senior associate, or informal supervisor strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, vendor management, and AP controls
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with accuracy
• Comfortable working full-time in office at our Addison location
• Ability and willingness to travel to Tyler, TX several times per month

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a retail or multi-entity environment
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP or similar)
• Experience supporting audits or SOX-related controls
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Collaborative mindset and interest in developing leadership skills

Cavender’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, military status, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

Cavender’s will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability upon request. If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application, please call Customer Service at (888) 361 – 2555 or visit your nearest Cavender’s store.