SUMMARY: As the Accounts Payable Lead, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the accounts payable functions for our organization. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, reconciliation of accounts, and maintenance of strong vendor relationships. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, leadership skills, and a thorough understanding of accounting principles.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the accounts payable team to ensure efficient processing of a high volume of invoices
- Provide guidance, support, and training to team members to enhance their skills and performance
- Process all invoices and credits for assigned vendors in a timely manner
- Communicate with other teams to resolve purchase order (PO) discrepancies and maintain the status of unresolved issues
- Collaborate with relevant departments to address and resolve invoice-related inquiries
- Ensure all monthly statements are reviewed and that all costs have been inputted into accounting software by month end.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in the accounts payable function.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Stay informed about changes in accounting standards and adjust processes accordingly
- Provide strong leadership to the accounts payable team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
- Conduct training sessions to keep the team updated on industry best practices and changes in policies or regulations
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
- 2-5 years of Accounts Payable and Purchase Order experience
- Proficiency in MS Office: Excel, Word, Outlook
- Spectrum program, or equivalent project/accounting software a plus
- A/P volume approximately 5,000 transactions/month a plus
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance -
Industries
Construction
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