Accounts Payable Team Lead

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries.

The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.  

 

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.  

 

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

 

OUR VISION: 

Being the customer service company in the world. 

 

OUR PURPOSE: 

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. 

Job Requisition #:
033783 Accounts Payable Team Lead (Open)

Job Description:

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Accounts Payable Team Leader within our GBSC AP team plays a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial records for multiple Greif entities.

This position is responsible for leading, motivating, and developing a team of AP professionals, while clearly defining team priorities and deliverables.

The AP Team Leader serves as the primary point of contact for Finance and Sourcing stakeholders on complex topics and escalations.

The role involves close coordination and supervision of day‑to‑day AP operations and requires a solid understanding of accounting principles and end‑to‑end Source‑to‑Pay processes.

Key Responsibilities 


* Leading and coordinating daily AP operational activities


* Acting as escalation point for complex AP, Finance, and Sourcing issues


* Building a high‑performing team culture based on trust, collaboration, and open communication


* Managing team performance through clear expectations, regular feedback, and formal appraisals


* Monitoring team performance through quantitative and qualitative metrics (KPIs / SLAs)


* Supporting hiring, onboarding, and talent development activities


* Driving compliance with internal policies, procedures, and control requirements


* Participating and/ or leading projects


* Making decisions that directly impact operations as well as internal and external stakeholders

Education and Experience 


* University or college degree required, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or Economics


* Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting, with proven subject‑matter expertise in AP


* At least 1 year of experience in a senior or lead AP role is required; formal people‑management experience is a strong advantage

Knowledge and Skills 


* Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and train team members


* Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills


* High level of resilience, ownership mindset, and personal accountability


* Proactive, solution‑oriented “can‑do” attitude


* Role‑model behavior a...