Accounts Payable Lead

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take ownership of activities and operations within the accounts payable function, ensuring the timely payment of vendor invoices.
• Supervise and lead team members, including conducting performance evaluations, setting goals, and directing daily tasks.
• Conduct final reviews of accounts payable activities, ensuring proper approval and general ledger account coding.
• Initiate approved payment transactions on a weekly basis, including wire transfers, ACH payments, checks, and virtual card payments, while providing necessary reporting and support.
• Act as a resource for the accounts payable team, offering guidance on documentation, accounting issues, and invoice processing as needed.
• Prepare tax form 1099 for applicable vendors.
• Review employee expense reports in the expense management system and create monthly journal entries.
• Administer the corporate travel card program, which includes setting up employee profiles, selecting approvers, ordering corporate cards, and monitoring card limits as required.
• Provide new employee training on expense reporting and accounts payable invoice review and approval.
• Support internal process improvement initiatives when requested.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned; the job description is not exhaustive.

REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant degree is preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in account payable.
• Proven experience in supervising and leading other accounts payable staff.
• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced office environment with changing priorities.
• Strong critical thinking skills, meticulous attention to detail, and superb organizational abilities.
• Exceptional team player with the capacity to effectively engage with personnel at all levels of the business unit.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of company and employee information.
• Proficiency in analytical and time management skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with financial software systems such as D365 – Finance & Operations, Concur, and Dooap is nice to have.

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