Accounts Payable Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert of procure to pay best practices.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, training, and workflow direction to Accounts Payable Specialists.
• Assign and review team members work to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Onboard and train new AP team members on processes, systems, and company procedures.
• Serve as the first point of escalation for complex invoice, payment, or reconciliation issues.
• Support the AP Manager with month-end close activities, reporting, and process-improvement initiatives.
• Receive, review, and process invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Obtain necessary approvals and verify coding and documentation for proper account allocation.
• Prepare and process payments, including checks, wire transfers, ACH payments, and electronic payments, in accordance with payment terms and vendor agreements.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and statements, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accuracy of balances.
• Investigate and resolve outstanding items, such as unmatched invoices or vendor credits.
• Review freight invoices for accuracy and dispute charges when certain criteria have been met.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management is preferred, but not required.
• 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience preferred, including prior experience training, mentoring, or leading others.
• 10-key calculator skills, by touch.

Benefits

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance with company contributions
  • Company HSA Contributions
  • Add On Insurance Options: Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.
• Free Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 access
• Generous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure, plus company-paid holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off: Give back to our community & get paid!
• Retirement Options with no Vesting Requirements