Accounts Payable Lead

Accounts Payable Lead page is loaded## Accounts Payable Leadlocations: Salt Lake Citytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: October 1, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R\_006484**We are a global technology company developing innovative solutions for mining, tunnelling, and construction, improving project safety, environmental impact, and productivity. We offer premium equipment, all-round aftermarket services and high-quality chemicals and rock support as our core products to our customers. We operate globally in over 30 countries with more than 1,800 experts. At Normet, we commit to a culture founded in our Values - Caring, Committed & Courageous. We foster your talent, with us you shine.**Key Responsibilities Include:* Foster and support safety culture through all actions and behaviors.* Drive business transformation by streamlining financial processes and enabling technology-driven solutions.* Establish, optimize, and scale systems and processes to support growth across multiple business units.* Stabilize the Accounts Payable function by ensuring consistent, timely, and accurate processing of all vendor invoices and payments.* Document end-to-end “as-is” processes so every payable item has a clearly defined path from purchase order (or request) through to payment, including exceptions and non-PO spend.* Act as primary point of contact and subject matter expert for all AP-related questions, issues, and escalations.* Collaborate with the North America Finance team to design, refine, and embed efficient workflows, controls, and approval hierarchies.* Stabilize the Accounts Payable function by ensuring consistent, timely, and accurate processing of all vendor invoices and payments.* Document end-to-end “as-is” processes so every payable item has a clearly defined path from purchase order (or request) through to payment, including exceptions and non-PO spend.* Act as primary point of contact and subject matter expert for all AP-related questions, issues, and escalations.* Own day-to-day activities related to AP, including payment runs, bank file generation/approval processes, rejected payments, and coordination with Treasury/Banking partners.* Serve as Procurement SME for Procure-to-Pay, working with Procurement and business stakeholders to align purchasing, invoicing, and payment processes, including PO policies, 3 way match, and vendor terms.* Oversee journals and accruals related to AP, costs, and liabilities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely posting in alignment with month-end close timelines.* Maintain and reconcile balance sheet liability accounts related to Accounts Payable (trade creditors, GR/IR, accrued expenses, advances, etc.), promptly investigating and resolving variances.* Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and relevant accounting standards for AP processes.* Lead or support training and upskilling of AP staff and key users across the business on processes, policies, and systems.* Partner with Finance to support accurate and timely month-end and year-end close activities related to AP.* Develop, maintain, and report on Finance KPIs related to Accounts Payable (e.g., invoice processing time, % on-time payments, aging, receipts not matched, open orders, exceptions, days payables outstanding etc).* Provide clear, data-driven insights on AP performance to Finance leadership and business stakeholders, highlighting risks, root causes, and improvement opportunities.* Drive continuous improvement and standardization of AP processes, including the adoption of technology, automation, and best practices.* Build effective working relationships with global and regional stakeholders, leveraging Group knowledge and tools to improve AP processes locally.* Support broader Procure-to-Pay transformation initiatives in partnership with Finance, Procurement, and IT.* Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, in line with Group financial reporting deadlines* Support the integration of new tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and value creation.* Embrace a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.* Build effective working relationships with global stakeholders including the Group Corporate Finance team. based in Finland as well as other global sales areas.* Leverage knowledge from the global group to drive business improvement in North America.Qualifications and Experience:* Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a relevant role.* Microsoft Excel – Intermediate* Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (Preferred, not required)* Microsoft Office ApplicationsSkills and Competencies:* Self-motivated, takes initiative, and actively seeks opportunities to add value.* Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving, and a challenge-oriented approach.* Highly reliable and trustworthy, with strong personal integrity and accountability.* Holds high personal standards, consistently driving quality outcomes.* Shows authenticity and ownership of both successes and failures.* Adopts a growth mindset: resilient, adaptable, and open to change in dynamic environments.* Operates effectively as a collaborative team member, fostering trust and alignment.* Embraces continuous learning and is comfortable challenging assumptions and colleagues in a constructive way.*Come and share your courage to shine with us!*Visit our for more information.[](blob: #J-18808-Ljbffr Normet Group