Sr Accounts Payable Lead (hybrid)

Ledgent Finance and Acounting has a prominent business services partner located in St Paul needing to add to their Accounting team

• Pay:$74,000-$87,000/yr
• Hybrid Flexibility (must be able to work in St Paul office 3 days/week, 2 days remote work)
• Full benefits, PTO, 401k match
• ASAP Start
• Contract to Hire

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily accounts payable workflow and prioritize team workload.
• Review and process invoices, expense reports, vendor payments, ACH transactions, and check runs.
• Monitor invoice approvals and ensure timely payment processing.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and payment discrepancies.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding issues.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals and AP reconciliations.
• Maintain vendor records, W-9 documentation, and payment information.
• Support annual 1099 preparation and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and increase efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with operations, purchasing, and finance teams to resolve invoice and payment-related issues.
• Assist with training and onboarding new AP team members as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• 3-5 + years of full cycle accounts payable experience
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, payment cycles, vendor management, and account reconciliations.
• Experience reviewing work for accuracy and helping coordinate team priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software/ERP systems.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.