Accounts Payable Lead

Title:Accounts Payable LeadJob Description:Compensation: $70,304 - $71,500Job OverviewThe 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 & ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.Trains, schedules, assigns, and review work of staff with support from managerAnalyzes 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 publicAssist in coordinating with Manager accounts payable check runs weekly or as neededAssist in answering accounts payable inquiries and follow upMaintains 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.QualificationTo 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 GAAPCost accounting experience preferredSupervisory ResponsibilitiesCarries 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 EnvironmentThe 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.Benefits:SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages. For information about SBM's benefits, please visit SBM's website at: Careers – SBMSBM Management Services, LP and its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity workplaces. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pacific West Site Services, Inc.