Lead Accountant - Accounts Payable / Travel & Expense

The Accounts Payable / Travel & Expense Lead will serve as a key subject matter expert providing functional leadership for accounts payable operations and the T&E card program. The role requires strong accounting knowledge, including experience with ledger posting and reconciliation related to AP activity, as well as the ability to work effectively across multiple financial systems, business partners, and control requirements. This position will partner closely with the AP/T&E Manager, internal stakeholders, and an offshore service provider that handles certain day-to-day AP activities to promote service quality, issue resolution, and consistent execution of established processes. Responsibilities Guide accounts payable operations and the T&E card program by serving as a lead resource for daily work, complex issues, and process questions.Review vendor and policyholder payment activity to ensure payments are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policies and applicable controls.Perform and review accounting activities related to AP transactions, including postings, journal entries, reconciliations, and other ledger impacts.Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities related to accounts payable and T&E activity.Collaborate with external banking partners, vendors, and internal Finance, Procurement, Treasury, IT, and operational stakeholders to resolve issues, address business needs, and maintain clear, timely, professional communication.Partner with the offshore service provider responsible for day-to-day AP functions, including resolving escalations and ensuring alignment with service expectations.Administer global AP and T&E processes across multiple countries and currencies.Coordinate and perform AP and T&E system processes involving Oracle, iBPS, Ariba, and Concur, including system-related issue resolution, enhancement opportunities, system changes, and user acceptance testing.Perform and document internal controls over AP and T&E processes, including SOX control execution, evidence preparation, and audit support.Identify and recommend process improvements, automation opportunities, and efficiency gains while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and service quality.Maintain and improve procedures, reporting, metrics, and operational controls to support a scalable and well-controlled payment environment.Demonstrate ownership, initiative, accountability, and sound judgment while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications Bachelors degree in Accounting or equivalent education/experience.Minimum of 8 years of experience, with degree. Preferred Qualifications Experience with ERP and AP systems, such as Oracle, Ariba, Concur, or similar finance, procurement, workflow, and expense management applications.Experience supporting global accounts payable, multi-currency payments, banking services, vendor payments, policyholder payments, T&E card programs, and employee expense processes.Strong understanding of accounting principles, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, journal entries, and AP-related close activities.Experience serving as a lead resource, senior accountant, or subject matter expert within accounts payable, T&E, finance operations, or a shared services environment.Experience working in a SOX-controlled or highly regulated environment, including control execution, documentation, testing, issue remediation, and audit support.Ability to manage high-volume payment activity with strong attention to accuracy, timeliness, risk management, customer service, and operational efficiency.Ability to support system changes, testing coordination, user acceptance testing, implementation readiness, and process improvement initiatives for AP and T&E applications.Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, exercise sound judgment, resolve operational issues, and communicate clearly with business partners and leadership.Advanced Excel proficiency and experience using Microsoft 365 tools to support reporting, documentation, collaboration, and process management. Working Conditions Hybrid Environment (In office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)Fast- paced deadline- driven office environment.Occasional Travel The Salary for this position generally ranges between $86,000.00- $114,000.00 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion. Disclaimer: Beware of fake job offers! We’ve been alerted to scammers impersonating Transamerica recruiters, particularly for remote positions. 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