Accounts Payable Lead Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Accounts Payable Lead to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- managing T&E reporting;
- assisting with launching new AP automation tools;
- With the help of AP Manager, Finance and Operations, identify and develop reporting capabilities for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs);
- Looks to assess and assist in continual process improvements;
- Prepare 1099’s annually;
- Develop new procedures as necessary to increase productivity and efficiency while not compromising appropriate process controls;
- Desired results are measured by meeting payment and processing timelines with minimal errors; Review related reports and verify data integrity;
- Ensure positive vendor relations and communication; Ensure company standards of managing vendor accounts are met;
- Vouch purchase orders in Blue Cherry and reconcile to Sage AP;
- Weekly deposits;
- Detail oriented and organized;
- Perform journal entry postings;
- Amortization and Accruals;
- Departmental calendars;
- Supervise two accounts payable staff.
Requirements:
- Strong attention to detail and thoroughness;
- 5 plus years of previous experience in Accounts Payable;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Experience with top tier ERP systems (E.g. SAP, Oracle, JDE, etc.);
- Team player;
- Ability to work with vendors and employees at all levels of the organization promptly and professionally;
- Sage Intelligence report writing a plus;
- ADP report writer a plus;
- Proven Microsoft Office application skills;
- Data entry experience;
- Effective interpersonal, communication skills, both verbal and written;
- Ability to work with a team and possess strong leadership & problem solving skills;
- Minimum of 2 years of accounts payable experience;
- English and Spanish are required;
- Proficient on MAS90 / Sage 100.