Accounts Payable Team Lead

Job Title: Accounts Payable Team Lead

Department: Accounting

Status: Full Time / Exempt

Reports To: Accounts Payable Supervisor

The Accounts Payable Team Lead is a highly skilled Accounts Payable professional responsible for advanced processing, problem resolution, and workflow support within the Accounts Payable department. This role maintains a significant daily processing workload while serving as a subject matter expert for Accounts Payable processes, General Ledger impacts, and month-end activities.

AP Team Lead Essential Functions:

* Demonstrates advanced General Ledger knowledge and understands the impact of AP transactions on financial statements.

* Processes high-volume and complex PO and non-PO invoices.

* Reviews and posts journal entries related to Accounts Payable activities.

* Assists with month-end close activities including reconciliations, accrued expenses, and account analysis.

* Processes electronic invoicing and EDI transactions.

* Creates and posts General Ledger correcting entries.

* Reconciles vendor statements and research payment discrepancies.

* Reviews vendor aging reports and assists in payment prioritization.

* Supports 1099 reporting, audits, and compliance activities.

* Handles escalated vendor inquiries and payment concerns.

* Lead and oversee weekly payment cycles.

* Proactively asks questions to gain knowledge, resolve issues, and improve processes.

Workflow & Team Support

* Monitors AP inboxes and ensure requests are responded to in a timely manner.

* Assists with prioritizing daily processing activities and workload distribution.

* Serves as the first point of contact for processing questions and issue resolution.

* Provides training and support on AP procedures and system functionality.

* Assists with onboarding new team members.

* Maintains process documentation and job aids.

* Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and workflow.

* Assists Supervisor with the prioritization of team projects and workload

* Assists Supervisor with future planning & goal setting

* Participates in weekly Accounting Leadership meetings and provides input

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

* 3+ years of Accounts Payable or accounting experience.

* 1+ years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or mentoring role preferred.

* Strong General Ledger knowledge and journal entry experience.

* Experience with month-end close processes and account reconciliations.

* Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

* Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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