Accounts Payable Lead

Accounts Payable Lead

Compensation: $70,304 - $71,500

Job Overview

The Accounts Payable Escalation Specialist will support and coordinate AP Technicians training, review and approve daily accounts payable processing and support escalations to work through resolution with manager and procurement teams.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Trains, schedules, assigns, and review work of staff with support from manager
• Analyzes major accounts and prepare monthly vendor reconciliations.
• Develop and implement record keeping systems, forms, policies, and procedures related to processing payments and other accounts payable activities.
• Identify and resolve problems and inconsistencies and suggest appropriate corrective procedures to AP Manager and Procurement teams.
• Communicates and coordinates accounting policies, practices, and procedures with department and company managers and officials, vendors, reporting agencies, clients, customers, and the public
• Assist in coordinating with Manager accounts payable check runs weekly or as needed
• Assist in answering accounts payable inquiries and follow up
• Maintains harmony among staff and helps coordinate/lead team discussions.
• Provide excellent customer service and follow through with minimal supervision.
• Assists in training and developing high performing teams.
• Works with Manager to solution any discrepancies or complaints.

Qualification

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education and/ or Experience - Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a four-year college or university with 2 – 3 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - May be required to have a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Complete understanding of GAAP
• Cost accounting experience preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, and directing work; performance evaluations; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Ensure employees are properly trained on tasks and safety requirements.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.