Accounts Payable Lead

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in overseeing the end-to-end operations of the accounts payable team, including invoice processing, payment runs, and expense report management.
• Ensures payments are processed accurately, in a timely manner, and in compliance with company policy.
• Assists in developing and enforcing accounts payable policies and procedures.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining strong vendor and supplier relations.
• Solves vendor issues, discrepancies, or disputes effectively and professionally.
• Ensures accurate vendor records, including banking information and tax documents (W-9s).
• Assists with implementing and monitoring internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Ensures compliance with tax regulations, including sales/use tax and 1099 reporting.
• Assists with identifying and implementing opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements within the AP systems.
• Learns about best practices in accounts payable management.
• Assists with the supervision, mentoring, and development of the accounts payable team.
• Provides training on the accounts payable system and processes.
• Fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
• Complies with System policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, proficient in the use of accounting software and ERP systems, excellent organizational skills, effective communication and interpersonal skills, leadership skills.