Accounts Payable Team Lead

Overview

Job Summary:

The Supervisor will be an expert in the full life cycle of the Accounts Payable function at Allegis. A love of problem-solving, researching and understanding complex payable scenarios will establish the Supervisor as a subject-matter expert both on the team and across the Organization. The Supervisor will seek out opportunities to learn and bring best practices and recommendations back to the team. This role will work closely with the AP manager to understand and embrace technology, identify opportunities to use technology to stream-line processes; while also strengthening internal controls. The AP Manager and Supervisor will coordinate efforts to evolve the AP function at Allegis, meeting the demands of customers today and preparing for the future needs of the Organization.


In-Office Requirement:

• Required in-office presence at least 4 days per week

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Deep understanding of the complete life cycle of payables at Allegis, including our international subsidiaries.
• High-level knowledge of PS payables and ability to navigate and trouble shoot system issues.
• Provides guidance and support to the team for daily AP processing.
• Manages hi-touch and complicated AP payments and inquiries.
• Strong understanding of payment types, platforms and technologies.
• Assist Operating Companies and Affiliated Companies with AP support such as payment research and systems questions.
• Expert knowledge of bank payment and clearing processes; including wires, payment research, stop payments, etc.
• Embrace and understand how technology can be used to drive efficiency and improve processes.
• Coordinate closely with financial reporting teams to resolve reconciliation issues.
• Assist with Vendor Set-Ups as needed
• Support AP month-end close
• Collaborate with and support OpCo AP teams
• Desire to learn about and recommend best practices to AP leaders and team.
• Recommend and compile AP monthly metrics.
• Audit support as requested
• Serve as AP functional lead on projects as requested
• Encourage and support team comradery
• Positively contribute to the ACS AP brand across the organization.
• Challenge the status quo: seek out opportunities to improve processes and strengthen the AP function.
• Other responsibilities assigned as required

Supervisory or Management Responsibility:

Manages a team of three AP Associates

Qualifications

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

• 3 plus years of previous Accounts Payable experience
• Associate's Degree preferred, but not required

Skills/Abilities:

• PeopleSoft and Excel experience required
• Detail-oriented and organized approach to work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, identify and act on urgent issues in a fast-paced environment
• Professional presence
• Positive attitude and desire to help and support team and customers
• Ability to collaborate with peers and leaders
• Ability to quickly resolve issues and think strategically to fully address problems and identify potential challenges

Core Competencies:

• Build relationships
• Develop people
• Lead change
• Inspire Others
• Think critically
• Communicate clearly
• Create Accountability

Benefits Overview:

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This role is eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Hospital plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Company paid Short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave)

Salary Range:

$59,000 - $84,000

The position is bonus eligible

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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