Branch AP Lead

Responsibilities

• Guides branch-level accounts payable activities, including invoice entry, coding, and daily processing workflows.
• Coordinates AP entry across branches to ensure accuracy and alignment with company procedures.
• Resolves unbalanced invoices and discrepancies within the ERP system (IFS), including more complex issues as needed.
• Assists branches with statement reconciliation and purchase order (PO) clean-up activities.
• Maintains vendor records, including setup, updates, and issue resolution.
• Provides training to branch personnel on AP processes, systems, and expectations.
• Monitors AP activity and tracks outstanding issues to ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
• Works with branch personnel and corporate teams to resolve issues and maintain consistent AP practices.
• Identifies process gaps and supports improvements to streamline AP workflows across branches.
• Supports the transition of AP activities from branches to corporate as processes evolve.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience preferably in a manufacturing or construction office environment
• Experience with spreadsheets and automated accounting systems
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office tools (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Able to use the internet and computer systems to navigate and enter data, set up functions and process information
• Must be able to ten-key
• Must be detail-oriented, flexible, and able to adjust to multiple demands or shifting priorities

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off (