Financial Operations Lead

At The Wilmington Group, we are One Trusted Partner transforming waste and recycling into value through innovative solutions, exceptional service, and sustainability.Our people make that mission possible. We believe that attracting and developing talented individuals who share our commitment to being safe, trustworthy, passionate, and respectful is the foundation of our success. Whether you work in our facilities, in the field, or in an office, you will be part of a team making a real impact for our customers and communities. Ready to build a meaningful career with us? Apply here, or join our Talent Community to hear about new opportunities first.

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Join our Talent Community Position SummaryThe Financial Operations Lead is responsible for auditing and validating vendor invoices to ensure accuracy, compliance with contractual pricing, and proper financial coding before payment. This role serves as a key control point within the procure-to-pay process, identifying billing discrepancies, recovering overcharges, and supporting cost-containment initiatives across OneWaste's waste and recycling operations. The Financial Operations Lead works closely with Operations, Sourcing, Accounts Payable, and vendors to ensure financial accuracy and process integrity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Invoice Processing & Validation Review and process vendor invoices received through email, EDI, portals, and other sources.Verify invoice details against service records, contracts, rate tables, and supporting documentation.Ensure invoices are coded correctly and routed through appropriate approval workflows.Validate invoice information before posting within company financial systems. Audit & Compliance Audit invoices against negotiated pricing and contractual agreements.Identify overbilling, duplicate invoices, incorrect fees, unauthorized charges, and service discrepancies.Validate fuel surcharges, environmental fees, contamination fees, overweight charges, and other ancillary costs.Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and vendor agreements. Exception Management Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and operational teams.Escalate rate mismatches and unresolved billing issues.Maintain documentation supporting audit findings and financial adjustments.Track recurring vendor billing issues and support corrective actions. Customer Billing Responsibilities Manage customer billing to ensure timely and accurate invoicing.Review billing data and resolve invoice discrepancies with internal teams.Monitor billing activities, account balances, and customer payment trends.Maintain billing controls, reporting, and process improvements. Financial Controls & Reporting Monitor audit findings and maintain reporting on recovery opportunities.Track invoice audit savings and discrepancy trends.Support monthly financial reporting and operational reviews.Provide recommendations for process improvements that strengthen financial controls. Cross-Functional Support Partner with Operations and Sourcing to validate service and pricing information.Assist Accounts Payable with invoice workflow management and payment readiness.Support vendor onboarding activities involving pricing and billing setup.Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to billing accuracy. Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.3-5 years of experience in invoice auditing, accounts payable, financial operations, billing analysis, or related functions.Strong understanding of invoice processing and financial controls.Advanced Excel skills preferred.Experience working within ERP or financial systems.High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Key CompetenciesAnalytical Thinking Financial Acumen Attention to Detail Process Compliance Communication Skills Problem Solving Data Analysis Time Management

Success Measures Invoice Processing AccuracyAudit Exception Identification RateSLA ComplianceDuplicate Payment PreventionCost Recovery and Savings GeneratedInvoice Resolution Cycle TimeWhat We OfferThe Wilmington Group offers a competitive Benefits package to include Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K match, as well as voluntary benefits such as short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. We also offer Paid Time Off and Holiday pay.

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